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Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers
Funding for Canadian digital periodicals
Offered by Official source: canada.ca
Canadian Heritage
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 1,500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $1,500,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 75%
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- $ 2,000,000 maximum revenue
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
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
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
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
Activities funded
- Creation and production of digital periodicals
- Marketing and distribution of digital periodicals
- Website development and enhancement for digital publications
How to apply
- Step 1
- Read the Application Guidelines in full.
- Confirm that your organization and periodical meet the program requirements.
- Step 2
- Create or access a Canadian Heritage Funding Portal account.
- Start the online application for the Digital Periodical component.
- Step 3
- Complete the application form.
- Upload the required supporting documents through the Portal.
- Submit the application electronically before the deadline.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Articles of incorporation or founding documents, if required
- Unlimited access to the digital periodical
- Web analytics report
Selection criteria
- Compliance with eligibility requirements
- Eligible editorial expenses are used to allocate funding proportionally
- Past compliance with funded projects is considered
- Changes in ownership or major operations during assessment must be reported
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
Official sources
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?
Writing, editing, photography, illustration and design
Production, marketing and distribution costs
Website development and content enhancement
Salaries and remuneration for eligible editorial roles
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 across Canada.
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