Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism
Last Update: August 4, 2025
Canada
Supports Canadian print and digital periodical journalism organizations
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Min. $2,500
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : July 26, 2024
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Funds Providers
Program status
Closed
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.
Financing terms and conditions
- Funding is determined using a formula based on editorial content expenses over a 12-month period.
- Publications must have spent a minimum of $2,500 on the creation of Canadian editorial content to be considered for funding.
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.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 79,000
Expanding print run and home delivery for rural subscribers
$ 95,000
Launching a digital edition with multimedia feature stories
$ 98,500
Launching a print youth magazine and building strong classroom ties
$ 66,500
Redesigning the website and creating original podcasts on culture
$ 38,000
Hiring freelance reporters to cover municipal elections extensively
$ 59,000
Developing a paywall and subscriber newsletter for revenue growth
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a private-sector entity, such as a corporation, not-for-profit organization, partnership, or sole proprietorship.
- The applicant must be majority owned and controlled by Canadians.
- The applicant must have its principal place of business in Canada.
- The applicant must have published at least one eligible periodical by the application deadline.
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.
How to apply
1
Read the application guidelines
- Read the Application Guidelines for the Special Measures for Journalism
2
Gather required documents
- Gather proof of the organization’s legal status (such as articles of incorporation)
- Obtain proof of signing authority
- Prepare a voided blank cheque or Direct Deposit Enrollment Request form (if not funded by Canadian Heritage in the last two years)
3
Apply online via funding portal
- Create or access a Canadian Heritage Funding Portal account
- Fill out the application form online
4
Provide additional documentation if needed
- Provide additional documents if requested (e.g., audit circulation reports, financial statements, copy of the periodical)
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
fondsdesperiodiquescanada-canadaperiodicalfund@pch.gc.ca
1-866-811-0055
Canada
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