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Canada Periodical Fund — Community Newspaper — Aid to Publishers
Funding for Canadian community newspapers
Last Update: May 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 2, 2026
- Closing date : March 16, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Funding for Canadian print community newspapers to produce and distribute high-quality editorial content. The program supports eligible publishing firms through a formula based on eligible editorial expenses and paid circulation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 2, 2026
- Closing date : March 16, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Not Elsewhere Classified
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Publishing a print community newspaper.
- Producing and distributing Canadian editorial content for readers.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Articles of incorporation
- Marked-up copy of the last regular issue
- Most recent regular issue
- Last three printers’ invoices and circulation reports, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private-sector publishing firms
- Canadian-owned and controlled organizations
- Print community newspaper publishers
Who is not eligible
- Daily newspapers
- Digital-only newspapers, websites, blogs, and social media platforms
- Free community newspapers and request-circulation publications
- Organizations mainly promoting their own activities, products, or services
- Government, Crown corporation, or government agency publications
Eligible expenses
- Creation costs, including writing, editing, photography, illustration and design
- Production costs, including pre-press and printing
- Marketing, distribution, and website development or enhancement
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Dividends, bonuses, or other extraordinary compensation to shareholders or owners
- Remuneration for non-Canadian citizens or non-permanent residents
- Remuneration for reproduced content, administrative work, marketing, advertising, travel, AI tools, or operating costs
- Volunteer services, employee benefits, and in-kind contributions
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.
- Funding decisions on eligibility and amounts are final.
- Recipients may need reports and must comply with any funding agreement conditions.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted online through the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal.
- An acknowledgement of receipt is sent by email after submission.
- Applicants may be asked for additional documents to confirm eligibility.
- Decisions on eligibility and funding amounts are final.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Periodical Fund — Community Newspaper — Aid to Publishers Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Periodical Fund — Community Newspaper — Aid to Publishers. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Canada Periodical Fund — Community Newspaper — Aid to Publishers?
Funding for Canadian print community newspapers to produce and distribute high-quality editorial content. The program supports eligible publishing firms through a formula based on eligible editorial expenses and paid circulation.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Periodical Fund — Community Newspaper — Aid to Publishers Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 16, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Canada Periodical Fund — Community Newspaper — Aid to Publishers program?
To be eligible for the Canada Periodical Fund — Community Newspaper — Aid to Publishers program, you must:
Canadian-owned private-sector publisher.
Print community newspaper with paid circulation.
Meets publishing and content rules.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Periodical Fund — Community Newspaper — Aid to Publishers?
Publishing a print community newspaper.
Producing and distributing Canadian editorial content for readers.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Periodical Fund — Community Newspaper — Aid to Publishers?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at fondsdesperiodiquescanada-canadaperiodicalfund@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.
Where is the Canada Periodical Fund — Community Newspaper — Aid to Publishers available?
The Canada Periodical Fund — Community Newspaper — Aid to Publishers program is available across Canada.