If you run a print magazine, community newspaper, or digital periodical, this program is a fantastic opportunity for you. You could receive financial support for creating, producing, marketing, and distributing your publications. This assistance can help you enhance your content and reach more readers, ensuring your work stands out in a competitive landscape.

The program not only provides funding, but it also aims to promote diverse editorial content across Canada. By applying, you contribute to a broader representation of voices, including those from official-language minorities, Indigenous communities, ethnocultural groups, and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals. There's no upper limit on the funding, which means you can access the resources you need without the stress of stringent financial caps.

Best of all, qualifying is straightforward. With few requirements to meet, you can quickly move forward and focus on growing your business, getting your stories heard, and engaging your audience. This is your chance to take your publication to the next level with added support from a government initiative dedicated to enriching Canadian content.

The financing provided is a grant. This means you will not need to pay it back, which makes it a smart way to fund your projects.

Repayment and Interest

• No repayment required: As mentioned, this grant does not have to be repaid.
• Interest rates: There are no interest rates to worry about since it’s a grant.

Eligible Expenses

You can use the funding for various eligible expenses, including:

• Creation and production of content
• Marketing efforts
• Distribution of your publications
• Development and enhancement of websites

Ineligible Expenses

Funds cannot be used for:

• Activities outside of creating, marketing, or distributing content
• Overhead costs or unrelated business expenses

Fees Associated

There are no fees associated with applying for or receiving this funding. This also means no hidden costs—what you receive is what you can use to grow your business.

• Business must be a Canadian publisher.
• Eligible types include:
  • Print magazines
  • Print community newspapers
  • Digital periodicals
• Location: Business must operate across Canada.
• No minimum or maximum number of employees required.
• No minimum or maximum company revenue required.
• All legal structures are applicable.
• All profit structures are applicable.

Disqualifications:

• Any business not classified as a publisher is disqualified.

This program offers financial support for Canadian publishers like you. If you produce print magazines, community newspapers, or digital periodicals, you could receive assistance that directly improves your content. This support can be used for activities such as creating, producing, marketing, and distributing your publications, as well as enhancing your website.

By participating, you help ensure that Canadian readers have access to diverse editorial content. The program also includes provisions for publications that represent official-language minorities, Indigenous communities, ethnocultural groups, and 2SLGBTQI+ voices.

There’s no specific limit on the funding amount, and you don’t need to meet extensive requirements. This means you can focus on what matters most: growing your business and providing valuable content to your audience.