How do I apply for Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Internships?

Visit Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage's website for application instructions.

What industries are eligible for Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Internships?

Eligible industries include: book publishing.

Who administers Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Internships?

This program is administered by Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage.

Are there similar programs to Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Internships?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Arts, Culture & Creative Industries category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

How can I improve my chances of getting approved for Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Internships?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — Internships

Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage

🎨 Arts, Culture & Creative Industries📚 Training👔 Hiring🏪 Small Business🍁 National

Financial support for internships in the book industry

Funding

Up to $37,500

Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Status

Accepting Applications

What Is This Program?

Contributions of up to 50% of eligible expenses or $25,000 for internships in the book publishing, distribution, marketing, wholesale or retail sectors representing a Canadian book publisher. You may receive up to 75% of eligible expenses or $37,500 for h

What Benefits Are Offered?

grantcontribution

Financial assistance for organizations within the Canadian book industry to hire Canadian interns, providing valuable on-the-job training and contributing to professional development. Funding can cover up to 50% of eligible expenses or $25,000 for standard internships, and up to 75% of eligible expenses or $37,500 for interns from official-language minority, Indigenous, racialized communities, or persons living with a disability. Total aggregate support for any individual recipient is limited to $2,000,000 per year. Overall government assistance cannot exceed 100% of costs for not-for-profit/Indigenous/official-language minority organizations, or 75% for others, with a general program funding level of 50%.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: book publishing

Region: Canada

Demographics: Indigenous, racialized communities, official-language minority communities, persons with disabilities (for interns)

Other Criteria: Canadian-owned and Canadian-controlled organization or professional association, representing or related to the Canadian book publishing industry, Incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province, Projects must demonstrate a broad benefit to the Canadian book publishing industry, not just a single publisher or affiliated group, For Internship projects: plan to hire an intern who is Canadian, For Internship projects: applicant must demonstrate capacity to provide a productive training environment for the intern, For Internship projects: intern must not be an existing employee or have previously benefited from a CBF-funded internship