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Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism
Supports Canadian print and digital periodical journalism organizations
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Closing date : November 17, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Special Measures for Journalism component of the Canada Periodical Fund offers financial support—calculated based on editorial content expenses—to Canadian print magazines, print community (non-daily) newspapers, and digital periodicals. This program is designed to help eligible publications overcome market disadvantages, supporting activities such as content creation, production, distribution, online initiatives, and business development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : November 17, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation and development of Canadian editorial content in magazines, community newspapers, and digital periodicals.
- Production and publication of print or digital periodicals with a focus on original content.
- Distribution activities to ensure access to Canadian publications.
- Enhancement of online presence and digital activities for eligible periodicals.
- Business development initiatives for periodical publishers to overcome market challenges.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian print magazine publishers
- Canadian print community (non-daily) newspaper publishers
- Canadian digital periodical publishers
Who is not eligible
- Daily newspapers.
- Magazine or community newspaper titles currently receiving Aid to Publishers — Canada Periodical Fund funding.
Eligible expenses
- Creation of editorial content.
- Production expenses for periodicals.
- Distribution costs for print or digital publications.
- Online activities directly related to publishing.
- Business development activities supporting the periodical.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies with their principal place of business in Canada.
Additional information
- The application deadline for this funding component is July 26, 2024, at 23:59 local time.
- Applicants may be required to provide additional documentation, such as audit circulation reports, financial statements, or a copy of the periodical, to determine eligibility.
- Applicants must create or access a Canadian Heritage Funding Portal account to apply online.
- Agents are available to answer questions Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 5 pm (local time).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism. 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 — Special Measures for Journalism?
The Special Measures for Journalism component of the Canada Periodical Fund offers financial support—calculated based on editorial content expenses—to Canadian print magazines, print community (non-daily) newspapers, and digital periodicals. This program is designed to help eligible publications overcome market disadvantages, supporting activities such as content creation, production, distribution, online initiatives, and business development.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism program?
To be eligible for the Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism program, you must:
Be a private-sector entity (corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship)
Be majority owned and controlled by Canadians
Have principal place of business in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism?
Creation and development of Canadian editorial content in magazines, community newspapers, and digital periodicals.
Production and publication of print or digital periodicals with a focus on original content.
Distribution activities to ensure access to Canadian publications.
Enhancement of online presence and digital activities for eligible periodicals.
Business development initiatives for periodical publishers to overcome market challenges.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism?
You can contact Canadian Heritage (PCH) by email at fondsdesperiodiquescanada-canadaperiodicalfund@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.
Where is the Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism available?
The Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism is a Grant and Funding