Award
Block Grants for Publishers (Established)

Amount
Varies (see website)

Organization
Canada Council for the Arts

Website
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/grants/writing/of127227340679531250.htm

Award/ Grant/ Competition
Grant

Qualifications
Established professional book publishers with an ongoing publishing program that includes at least 16 eligible titles. However, first time applicants must apply for an Emerging Publisher Grant rather than a Block Grant, even if they qualify otherwise for a Block Grant. Publishing house must be at least 75% Canadian-owned and must have its head office in Canada. Publishing must be the primary activity, and books must be distributed through normal channels. Company must maintain complete control over editorial processes. Other qualifications (such as type of titles eligible) are listed on website.

How to Apply
Download the form (or request it by e-mail from the Canada Council), fill it in and mail it (no fax or e-mail) with any additional materials to the address indicated on the form.

Important Dates
Closing date: December 1

Address
The Canada Council for the Arts
350 Albert Street
P.O. Box 1047
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V8
Canada

Phone Number
1-800-263-5588

Correct at time of writing. To protect yourself, be sure to research any opportunity thoroughly before pursuing it.