Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund
The Publishing Marketing & Discoverability Fund is intended to drive economic growth in Ontario’s publishing (book and magazine) sectors by investing in marketing activities that elevate company revenues and job retention/growth. It is also intended to support emerging companies and DEI initiatives to drive overall industry growth.
The objectives of the Publishing Marketing & Discoverability Fund are to:
- leverage Ontario Creates’ investments;
- create jobs;
- grow companies (revenues, size, global impact); and
- expand diversity of content and companies.
Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund: Emerging Publishers Stream
New companies who have completed at least 12 months of publishing activities may apply for up to $15,000 in support through the Emerging Publishers stream of this program.
Please see pages 2-3 of the Program Guidelines for details.
Deadline
June 1, 2026 – 5:00 PM ET
Funding Available
Successful applicants are eligible to receive up to $150,000 depending on eligible sales revenue, capped at 75% of the total project budget.
NOTE: Full eligibility requirements and details can be found in Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund Guidelines. Please read the guidelines completely before beginning your application. Ontario Creates reserves the right to revise Guidelines and Application Forms.
Application Process
- All applications must be submitted via the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal (OAP). Applications submitted by any other method will not be accepted.
- Before beginning an application, your company’s corporate information must be registered with the OAP. If you do not have a user account on OAP, please go to https://apply.ontariocreates.ca and click on “Register”. If your company is registered, the Ontario Creates Book Fund deadline will appear in your dashboard. To start the application, click on “Start new application” and follow the onscreen directions to access the application form.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to begin the application process early to allow ample time to compile and complete the necessary information. There is flexibility for completing the application form – you may begin at any time and save information as it is entered. Once saved, you can go back and edit and/or add information until the time when the application is actually submitted.
- If you encounter problems setting up your company’s corporate information, you can email applyhelp@ontariocreates.ca for assistance. This email address can also be used for any technical questions you have about the OAP.
Information Sessions
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the upcoming Ontario Creates Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund Information Sessions. Please complete the online registration form by 5:00 PM on the day prior to the webinar.
Webinar #1 - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm ET
Webinar #2 - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET
Recording of Information Session, February 2026.
Attending an Information Session is not a substitute for reading the guidelines. Please read the guidelines.
If you are interested in attending an Ontario Creates Information Session in French, please send a request to programs2@ontariocreates.ca. Arrangements will be made to schedule an additional session on an alternate date.
If you are interested in attending an Ontario Creates Information Session and have accessibility needs, please contact us as above.
Guidelines, Documents and Application Form
Ontario Creates Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund - Guidelines
Ontario Creates Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund - Budget Template
Ontario Creates Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund – Timeline and Action Plan
Enquiries
Program Coordinator, Industry Development
Phone: 416-642-6652
programs2@ontariocreates.ca
Enquiries regarding the Online Application Portal (OAP) should be directed to applyhelp@ontariocreates.ca.
To receive notification of upcoming deadlines and program updates, please register here with your complete contact information, including your full name, company name and telephone number, as well as the name of the program that you are interested in.