Global Market Development Fund – Book ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Publishing companies (primary focus) - Book publishers with established operations - Canadian-based publishing businesses - Entities actively involved in book production and distribution ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $15,000 per applicant - Cost-Share Requirement: Applicant must cover minimum 50% of eligible expenses - Funding Structure: Grant covers up to 50% of eligible project costs - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (no loan repayment obligations) - Currency: Canadian dollars ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - International market research and analysis - Book translation and localization services - International trade show participation and booth costs - Export marketing and promotional activities - International distribution channel development - Foreign market entry planning and strategy - International business travel (market development purposes) - Digital platform adaptation for international markets - International rights acquisition and licensing activities ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicant must contribute a minimum of 50% of total project costs (matching requirement) - Grant funds cover maximum 50% of eligible expenses only - Expenses must be directly tied to international business and book market development - Project must demonstrate clear international market expansion objectives - Funds must be used within agreed project timeline - Applicant must maintain documentation of all eligible expenses for audit purposes - Grant is subject to program availability and government budget allocation - Applications must align with Canadian book industry development priorities