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Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism
Supports Canadian print periodical journalism
Last Update: May 28, 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 provides financial support to Canadian print magazines and print community newspapers. It helps eligible publications fund content creation, production, distribution, website activities, and business development, with a maximum amount of $150,000 per publication.
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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
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
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
- Content creation for magazines and community newspapers
- Production and publication of eligible print periodicals
- Distribution and marketing of periodicals
- Website-related activities for eligible periodicals
- Business development for periodical publishers
Documents Needed
- Proof of legal status, such as articles of incorporation
- Proof of signing authority
- Voided blank cheque or Direct Deposit Enrollment Request form, if required
- Marked-up copy of the last regular issue of the financial year
- Most recent regular issue
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian print magazine publishers
- Canadian print community newspaper publishers
- Canadian periodical publishers with a free circulation model or low levels of paid circulation
Who is not eligible
- Daily newspapers
- Digital periodicals
- Magazine or community newspaper titles currently receiving Aid to Publishers — Canada Periodical Fund funding
Eligible expenses
- Content creation, including writing, editing, photography, illustration, and design
- Production costs, including prepress and printing
- Marketing and distribution costs
- Website development and enhancement
- Production of a digital periodical associated with an eligible print periodical
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Dividends, bonuses, and other compensation for company shareholders or owners
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Clear objectives and measurable results
- Share of total editorial expenses incurred during the year
- Compliance with conditions of any previously funded periodical
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)
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and evaluated against program criteria.
- Funding decisions are final.
- An acknowledgement of receipt is sent by email after submission.
- A funding agreement may be required for a contribution payment.
- Recipients may be subject to audits and program evaluations.
Additional information
- The application deadline is November 17, 2025, at 4:00 pm ET.
- Applicants may need to provide additional documents to confirm eligibility.
- Funding can be awarded as a grant or a contribution.
- The maximum amount per eligible publication is $150,000.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism Program
What is the Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism?
The Special Measures for Journalism component of the Canada Periodical Fund provides financial support to Canadian print magazines and print community newspapers. It helps eligible publications fund content creation, production, distribution, website activities, and business development, with a maximum amount of $150,000 per publication.
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:
Private-sector Canadian-owned publisher
Principal place of business in Canada
Must publish an eligible print periodical
What expenses are eligible under Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism?
Content creation for magazines and community newspapers
Production and publication of eligible print periodicals
Distribution and marketing of periodicals
Website-related activities for eligible periodicals
Business development for periodical publishers
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism?
You can contact Canadian Heritage 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