Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Accessible Digital Books ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian publishing organizations and publishers - Non-profit organizations working in the publishing industry - Cultural and literary organizations with publishing mandates - Educational institutions with publishing operations - Organizations partnering with publishers on accessibility projects - Businesses registered and operating in Canada with demonstrated publishing sector involvement Note: Applicants must have established operations and a track record in publishing or related cultural activities. ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution/grant - Funding Model: Project-based grants (specific amounts not disclosed in description; verify with program guidelines) - Matching Requirements: Typically requires organizational or third-party co-funding (exact ratio to be confirmed with administrator) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (funds do not require repayment) - Currency: Canadian dollars (CAD) Recommendation: Contact Heritage Canada or the Canada Council for the Arts for current funding caps and matching ratios. ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Integration of accessible publishing features into digital book production - Accessibility technology implementation and software tools - Digital format conversion (EPUB, DAISY, accessible PDF development) - Universal Design for Learning (UDL) feature development - Project management and coordination costs related to accessibility - Testing and quality assurance for accessible digital formats - Training and capacity-building for accessible publishing practices - Distribution platform enhancements for digital accessibility Focus: Expenses must directly support creating or improving accessible digital books for readers with disabilities and diverse needs. ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligible Projects: Must demonstrate clear accessibility benefits for readers with disabilities (visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive impairments) - Timeline: Project-specific milestones and completion deadlines (exact timeline requires program documentation) - Reporting Requirements: Likely includes progress reports, final project reports, and accessibility outcome metrics - Accountability: Funds must be used as proposed; material changes require program approval - Digital Deliverables: All funded projects must produce accessible digital books meeting WCAG or equivalent standards - Proof of Impact: