The Scholarly Book Awards (ASPP)
A key Federation activity, the Scholarly Book Awards (ASPP) funds scholarly books in Canada that make an important contribution to the humanities and social sciences.
The Scholarly Book Awards is a competitive program that awards 180 Publication Grants of $8,000 and five Translation Grants of $30,000 annually (April 1 to March 31). There are also supplemental Open Access grants available through the Publication Grant.
For more information, visit the Scholarly Book Awards page.
EDID Initiatives Fund
More information about funding opportunities will be available in Fall 2026.
Congress funding
More information about Congress funding will be available in Fall 2026.
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