Government of Alberta is currently accepting applications for its Book Publishers Operating Grant 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunities and apply for it.
About Government of Alberta - Book Publishers Operating Grant
The Book Publishers Operating Grant is designed to support the financial stability and growth of professional book publishing organizations. It focuses on strengthening operational capacity, improving business sustainability, and supporting culturally significant publishing activities.The grant aims to ensure a competitive and viable publishing ecosystem by supporting qualified publishers with structured financial assistance.
Benefits of Government of Alberta - Book Publishers Operating Grant
- Eligible organizations may receive no less than a minimum of $5,000 or more than a maximum of $125,000.
Government of Alberta - Book Publishers Operating Grant Requirements
Eligible organizations
To be considered eligible, your organization must be primarily involved in the production of books or ebooks, or both.
Your organization must also:
- be registered and in good standing in accordance with the appropriate provincial legislation
- have been in operation in Alberta for at least 12 months prior to application
- be at least 51% majority owned by an Albertan or Albertans, and the effective managerial and editorial control must reside with the persons who are residents of Alberta
- publish books by individuals other than the organization’s principals, board members or stakeholders
- not publish more than 25% of titles by principals or owners of the company, nor accept author payments for services as a regular part of their publishing program
- be primarily engaged with and generate at least 51% of operating revenues from the creative products mentioned above
- be physically located in Alberta
- demonstrate editorial independence, based on their publishing program
- for publishers who are part of an associated group, companies must be able to prove a reasonable and clear distinction between their publishing programs and their corporate structures
- have published in the last full calendar year at least 2 trade or educational books
- have at least $15,000 in eligible book sales in the company’s fiscal year prior to applying and no more than $2,000,000 in annual sales averaged over the 3 fiscal years prior to applying
- organizations associated with a post-secondary institution, such as University Presses must be recognized as a separate department or entity within their institution
- Post-secondary institutions are not considered eligible.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
01 June, 2026
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