Author-Funded Stream
This grant supports self-publishers or publishers working with Saskatchewan authors to produce and market a book.
Opening date: May 16, 2022
Deadline: November 2, 2022
Results available: within 10 weeks from the deadline date
Author-Funded Stream - What's Changed?
1 - Only one book per application (unless the books are all written by
the same author)
This is to protect the privacy of author collaborators and any private financial information, business strategy, or other project insights included in their application.
2 - Projects must include an established Saskatchewan author
Applicants must be either an established Saskatchewan author or be a publisher working with a Saskatchewan author. See the program guidelines for this criteria. This ensures that authors with adequate industry experience to navigate the processes are receiving funding. Emerging authors can still be published by Saskatchewan publishers accessing the Book Publishers’ stream.
Are you an emerging writer? Don't worry, programming from SK Arts or the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild may be a better fit for those still developing their craft, before entering the commercial marketplace.
3 - One deadline per year
We are moving to just one deadline in the year. This will save applicants time, as they will not need to re-apply for limited funds.
This reduction in administration resources allowed us to provide applicants with the opportunity to apply for up to $80,000 between both Author-Funded and Book Publishers' streams!
Author-Funded Application Assessment
Author-Funded applications will continue to be internally assessed in part by Creative Saskatchewan and assessed by a jury.
Unlike traditional publishing projects, self-publishing projects might have not already been vetted by a third-party such as an editorial board or distributor. Applications to this stream will be assessed partially by panel of industry professionals and partially by Creative Saskatchewan. See the assessment criteria for more information.
Book Publishers' Stream
This grant assists in the production and marketing of titles intended for commercial release.
Opening date: May 16, 2022
Deadline: Closes when funding is exhausted
Results available: within 8 weeks after the submission date
Don't forget about these multi sector grants!
Market & Export Development
This grant provides support to individuals and businesses for market access and market development opportunities intended to improve visibility and generate sales. There are two streams of
funding, Major and Micro, outlined below:
Major Stream
Up to a maximum of $25,000 per applicant per fiscal year;
or
Up to a maximum of $50,000 per applicant per 24 months (or 50% of the budget whichever is the lesser).
Major Stream Opening Date: June 1, 2022
Major Stream Deadline: November 2, 2022
Micro Stream
Up to a maximum of $5,000 (or 50% of the budget whichever is the lesser).
Micro Stream Opening Date: April 28, 2022
Micro Stream Deadlines:
July 7, 2022
September 15, 2022
December 1, 2022
February 9, 2023
Results available: within 3 weeks after the submission date
Business Capacity Grant
This grant supports projects that focus on developing business knowledge and improved efficiencies, as
well as expanded workforce capacity and business skills, which result in growth, market expansion and
improved profitability.
Opening Date: June 1, 2022
Deadline: November 2, 2022
Research Grant
This grant provides support to projects that focus on market research and market intelligence activities
identifying commercial opportunities and/or emerging technologies.
Opening Date: June 1, 2022
Deadline: November 2, 2022
Market Travel Grant
This grant provides support to individuals and businesses to attend markets and events.
Opening Date: April 28, 2022
Deadline: Closes when funding is exhausted
Results available: within 4 weeks after the submission date