Ontario Creates Book Fund

📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian authors and publishers based in Ontario - Small to medium-sized publishing companies - Independent publishers with demonstrated book sales history - Authors with published or soon-to-be-published works eligible for promotion - Organizations must have a valid business registration in Ontario ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $150,000 per project - Funding Coverage: Up to 75% of total eligible project budget - Minimum Recipient Contribution: Applicants must provide at least 25% cost-sharing from own resources - Repayability: Grant funding (non-repayable) - Allocation Basis: Funding levels determined by eligible sales revenue and project merit ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Domestic marketing and promotional campaigns - International/foreign market marketing activities - Digital marketing and advertising initiatives - Trade show participation and book launch events - Print advertising and promotional materials - Public relations and media outreach - Website development for book promotion - Translation services for international market entry ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicant must demonstrate previous or projected book sales revenue - Project must focus on promoting Canadian-authored works - Activities must target domestic Canadian markets and/or foreign international markets - Recipients must provide matching contribution of minimum 25% of project costs - Funded activities must be completed within specified project timeline - Accountability reporting required on marketing outcomes and sales results - Funds must be used exclusively for approved marketing and promotional expenses - Project applications must clearly outline expected return on investment and market reach