Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers
QC, Canada
Funding for periodical publishers
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- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateJuly 08, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateNovember 30, 2023
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
grant_single|grantors
- Government of Canada
- Canadian Heritage
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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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Projects or activities eligible for this grant:
- Digital-only magazines
- Digital-only community newspapers
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$243,750
Quebec City
Creating a digital-only magazine for culinary arts and food culture in Quebec
$350,000
Toronto
Creating a digital-only community newspaper for immigrant communities
$330,000
Montreal
Launching a digital magazine for promoting Canadian arts and culture
$450,000
Vancouver
Launching a digital-only magazine focused on sustainable living and eco-friendly practices
$375,000
Ottawa
Developing a digital-only magazine focused on innovative technology trends and startups
$270,000
Halifax
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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Three types of companies are not eligible for the Canada Periodical Fund's Aid to Publishers component:
- Public-sector entities
- Companies not majority owned and controlled by Canadians
- Businesses without their principal place of business in Canada
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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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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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- Step 1: Read the Application Guidelines 2024-2025 — Digital Periodical — Aid to Publishers
- Step 2: Create or access a Canadian Heritage Funding Portal account and apply online for CPF – Digital Periodical - Aid to Publishers
- Step 3: Submit the following supporting documents via the Portal:
- Articles of incorporation
- Internet Analytics report
- Unlimited access to the digital periodical
grant_single_labels|contact
fondsdesperiodiquescanada-canadaperiodicalfund@pch.gc.ca
1-866-811-0055
Apply to this program
Aid to Publishers - Digital Periodical Grant Summary
The Aid to Publishers component of the Canada Periodical Fund supports eligible Canadian publishers to produce and distribute high-quality Canadian editorial content for digital periodicals.
Exploring the Aid to Publishers - Digital Periodical Grant
The Aid to Publishers grant under the Canada Periodical Fund aims to bolster Canadian publishers of digital periodicals by providing financial assistance for eligible editorial expenditures incurred over a 12-month period. This initiative is designed to promote the creation and dissemination of Canadian content in the digital publishing landscape.
Eligibility for funding requires publishing firms to be a private-sector entity majority owned and controlled by Canadians, with the principal place of business in Canada. The funded periodicals must be digital-only magazines or digital-only community newspapers, edited, designed, and published in Canada. Additionally, they must meet specific criteria regarding Canadian content, editorial functions, distribution methods, and revenue generation.
To qualify for the grant, applicants need to submit supporting documents like articles of incorporation, internet analytics reports, and unlimited access to the digital periodical. The application deadline for the 2024-2025 period is November 30, 2023, 11:59 p.m. (EST).
Canadian Heritage provides detailed guidelines and assistance for applicants under the Aid to Publishers program. For further information or inquiries, interested parties can contact the Canada Periodical Fund to access professional support in navigating the grant application process.
By leveraging the Aid to Publishers - Digital Periodical Grant, Canadian publishers can enhance their digital content offerings, contribute to the cultural landscape, and engage with readers across the digital platform, fostering a vibrant and diverse publishing industry in Canada.