Closed
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 16, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Financial assistance of up to $1.5 million supports eligible digital periodicals. The program funds creation, production, marketing, distribution, and website development of Canadian editorial content.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 16, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 2,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation and production of digital periodicals
- Marketing and distribution of digital periodicals
- Website development and enhancement for digital publications
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Articles of incorporation or founding documents, if required
- Unlimited access to the digital periodical
- Web analytics report
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private-sector publishing firms
- Corporations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Partnerships
- Sole proprietorships
Who is not eligible
- Daily periodicals
- Print periodicals, newsletters, blogs, websites and social media platforms
- Government, Crown corporation, or government agency publications
- Professional association periodicals
- Periodicals mainly promoting an organization’s activities or sales
Eligible expenses
- Writing, editing, photography, illustration and design
- Production, marketing and distribution costs
- Website development and content enhancement
- Salaries and remuneration for eligible editorial roles
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Dividends, bonuses, or extraordinary compensation to shareholders or owners
- Volunteer services
- Employee benefits and in-kind contributions
- Administration, marketing, advertising, travel, operating and management costs
- AI tool fees and remuneration already funded by other government programs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and assessed against program eligibility requirements
- Additional information or documents may be requested during assessment
- An acknowledgement of receipt is sent automatically after submission
- Eligibility and funding decisions are final
- Funding may be provided as a grant or a contribution, with a funding agreement for contributions
Additional information
- Additional documents may be requested to confirm eligibility.
- An acknowledgement of receipt is sent automatically by email after online submission.
- Funding decisions on eligibility and amounts are final.
- Projects are limited to 12 months.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Canada Periodical Fund – Collective InitiativesFunding for periodical industry initiatives
- Canada Periodical Fund — Business InnovationFunding for innovation in periodical publishing
- Canada Periodical Fund — Community Newspaper — Aid to PublishersFunding for Canadian periodicals and journalism support
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers Program
What is the Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers?
Financial assistance of up to $1.5 million supports eligible digital periodicals. The program funds creation, production, marketing, distribution, and website development of Canadian editorial content.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers program?
To be eligible for the Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers program, you must:
Private-sector publishing firms
Majority Canadian-owned and controlled
Principal place of business in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers?
Creation and production of digital periodicals
Marketing and distribution of digital periodicals
Website development and enhancement for digital publications
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers?
You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at fondsdesperiodiquescanada-canadaperiodicalfund@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.
Where is the Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers available?
The Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers is a Grant and Funding