August 21, 2019 – We’re pleased to share that this week, in consultation with the ABPBC, Creative BC has launched a new program, the Market Expansion Fund for Book Publishers.
This program provides financial support for BC book publishers to attend select book fairs, conferences, and events for the purpose of promoting their publishing list in both foreign and domestic markets, and expanding business opportunities through foreign and subsidiary rights sales.
Companies will be allotted up to $8,000 each per fiscal year (April 1–March 31) to attend specified markets on the Event List or events which would meet the same standards and program objectives and deemed eligible by Creative BC. The maximum commitment of $8,000 represents 50% of total eligible costs incurred through attendance at the events.
Applications will be considered from BC book publishers that are Active or Associate members of the Association of Book Publishers of BC, or BC publishing companies who have received funding from the Canada Book Fund, the BC Arts Council Operating Assistance Program for Book Publishers, or BC Arts Council Project Assistance for Book Publishers in the previous fiscal year.
Applications are currently being accepted, and deadline to apply is September 13, 2019.
More information about the Creative BC Market Expansion Fund for Book Publishers:
Program guidelines
Eligible events
Application form
The ABPBC appreciates Creative BC and the Province’s support for our sector’s growth through the Market Expansion Fund.