Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers
QC, Canada
Funding for periodical publishers
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- grant_single|noCondition
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- grant_single|closingDateNovember 30, 2023
- grant_single|grantStatusClosed
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
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- Canadian Heritage
- Government of Canada
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Financial assistance of up to $1.5 million for Canadian print magazines, non-daily newspapers and digital periodicals.
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$ 243,750
Creating a digital-only magazine for culinary arts and food culture in Quebec
$ 350,000
Creating a digital-only community newspaper for immigrant communities
$ 330,000
Launching a digital magazine for promoting Canadian arts and culture
$ 450,000
Launching a digital-only magazine focused on sustainable living and eco-friendly practices
$ 375,000
Developing a digital-only magazine focused on innovative technology trends and startups
$ 270,000
Starting a digital-only magazine for the local music scene and emerging artists
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The eligibility criteria for this grant are:
- Be a private-sector entity majority owned and controlled by Canadians
- Have its principal place of business in Canada
- Have published eligible periodicals at the application deadline
- Periodicals must meet specific requirements detailed in the Application Guidelines
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Eligible types of companies for this grant include private-sector entities that are majority owned and controlled by Canadians, have their principal place of business in Canada, and have published eligible digital periodicals.
- Private-sector entities
- Corporations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Partnerships
- Sole proprietorships
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This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to their status or main activity. The restrictions aim to ensure that funds are directed toward strategic publishers aligned with Canadian content and ownership objectives.
- Companies not majority owned and controlled by Canadians.
- Entities whose primary business location is not in Canada.
- Publications that do not meet the minimum Canadian content requirements.
- Periodicals with less than 51% original content.
- Publishers that have not completed at least one uninterrupted 12-month publishing cycle.
- Entities that fail to present a masthead or contact page with required information.
- Publications that do not clearly distinguish between editorial and advertising content.
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Eligible expenses for this grant include editorial expenditures incurred over a 12-month period. Eligible periodicals must meet specific editorial content, design, distribution, and publishing criteria.
- Editorial expenditures
- Design expenses
- Distribution costs
- Publishing fees
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This grant is available to publishing companies with their principal place of business located in Canada. The funding is intended to support Canadian editorial content production and distribution.
- Companies that have their main office within Canada.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Eligibility of publishing firms and periodicals
- Maintenance of editorial and advertising ratios
- Distribution specificity and revenue generation
- Verifiable editorial content criteria
- Application requirements and supporting documents
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Review Application Guidelines
- Read the Application Guidelines 2024-2025 — Digital Periodical — Aid to Publishers.
- Ensure your eligibility by confirming that your firm and periodical meet all specified criteria.
- Step 2: Access Canadian Heritage Funding Portal
- Create or log in to your account on the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal.
- Select the option to apply for CPF – Digital Periodical - Aid to Publishers.
- Step 3: Gather Required Documents
- Prepare the Articles of Incorporation document.
- Prepare an Internet Analytics report for your digital periodical.
- Ensure unlimited access to your digital periodical is set up for submission.
- Step 4: Submit Your Application
- Log into the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal.
- Upload the required supporting documents.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit your completed application by November 30, 2023, 11:59 p.m. (EST).
- Step 5: Provide Additional Information if Required
- Be prepared to submit additional documents such as audit circulation reports or financial statements if requested by the evaluators.
- Step 6: Contact for Support
- Utilize the contact details provided for any queries or support needed during your application process.
- Email: fondsdesperiodiquescanada-canadaperiodicalfund@pch.gc.ca
- Phone: 1-866-811-0055 (toll-free)
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applicants may be required to submit additional documents such as audit circulation reports, financial statements or additional issues to determine the eligibility of a digital periodical.
- Applications must be completed by November 30, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (EST).
- Contact information is provided for further inquiries, including a mailing address, email, and telephone number with availability of agents to answer questions Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 5 pm (ET).
- An application guideline document and guide on the public acknowledgement of financial support is available for assistance.
- The grant applications are managed through the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal, requiring an account creation or access for application submissions.
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fondsdesperiodiquescanada-canadaperiodicalfund@pch.gc.ca
1-866-811-0055
