Canada Book Fund – Technology Internship Support ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian book publishers (primary applicants) - Publishers must be Canadian-owned and controlled - Eligible across all publishing sectors (trade, academic, educational, etc.) - Both for-profit and non-profit publishers qualify - Publishers hiring Indigenous interns receive enhanced support ### 💰 Funding Details | Applicant Type | Funding Level | Maximum Grant | |---|---|---| | Standard applicants | 50% of eligible expenses | $30,000 | | Indigenous interns | 75% of eligible expenses | $45,000 | - Non-repayable contribution (grant, not loan) - Funding covers a portion of internship program costs; publisher responsible for remainder - Per-internship or per-cohort basis (structure depends on application) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Intern wages/salaries – direct compensation for technology interns - Benefits and statutory contributions – employer payroll costs - Training and onboarding – technology-specific skill development - Supervision costs – mentorship and oversight by qualified staff - Technology tools and software – necessary for intern work - Equipment rental or purchase – for internship projects - Travel expenses – if integral to the internship role ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Internship duration – minimum typically 8–12 weeks (confirm with program guidelines) - Technology focus – roles must involve digital, software, or tech development work - Hiring timeline – interns must be hired after grant approval - Reporting requirements – tracking of hours, activities, and outcomes - Wage standards – must meet or exceed minimum wage; competitive rates preferred - Indigenous verification – Indigenous interns require documentation of status - Eligible intern pool – recent graduates, students, or career changers - Application deadline – subject to annual program cycle (verify current year) - Accountability – receipts and proof of eligible expenses required for reimbursement