Small Publishers: Apply for a Grant to Attend the CTBF

by CTBF on Jul 7th, 2010

From an email distributed by PASA this week:

We have great news for you! Our efforts have been successful and we have been able to secure a grant from MAPPP-SETA for small publishers to participate in the Cape Town Book Fair! If you are a small publisher, which means, you are achieving an annual turnover of 5 mill. ZAR and less, you qualify to apply for this grant. Hurry up and hand in your applications!

Here is how it works:

1. If you are a South African publishing or bookselling company with a turnover of 5 mill. ZAR or less, you qualify.
2. The application forms are attached and need to be returned to CTBF team by 10 July 2010.
3. If you are based outside Cape Town, your travel and accommodation expenses will be covered.
4. As a funded participant at CTBF you will be required to participate in the trade day, seminars and workshops in the programme. More information can be obtained on www.capetownbookfair.co.za or by signing up for our newsletter which is brought to you in English, French and Arabic.

We look forward to receiving your application and to welcoming you to a very exciting book fair with many “firsts”.

Sincerely yours

Claudia Kaiser
Brian Wafawarowa

Here’s the application form:

CTBF Grant Application form Small Publishers