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Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives

Support for periodical industry initiatives

Offered by
Canadian Heritage
Official source: canada.ca

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Funding available
$ 500,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Be incorporated as a non-profit organization under the laws of Canada or a province, representing or serving stakeholders in the Canadian magazine or community newspaper publishing industries
See full eligibility

Overview

Collective Initiatives is a component of the Canada Periodical Fund for non-profit organizations, related associations, press agencies, and media groups in Canada, and it offers up to $500,000 annually or 100% of total eligible project-related costs, whichever is less, to strengthen the Canadian periodical industry. It supports research, training, and professional development.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$500,000
Maximum share of project costs
100%
Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop an online presence
  • Increase operational productivity
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Access new markets
  • Digitize or modernize organizational tools
  • Reach a new target audience
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Ensure financial sustainability
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Language Minorities
  • Canadians
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Business Associations, Professional Associations, Not Elsewhere Classified, Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
Artists / creatives, Nonprofits / charities, Community leaders, Minority groups
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
National

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 3

Latest changes

Collective Initiatives guidelines updated

The Collective Initiatives guidelines now remove the Changing Narratives Fund stream, extend multi-month project provisions, and move the application window to August 20 to September 17, 2026.

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The Collective Initiatives application guidelines now remove the Changing Narratives Fund stream and its related priority-community criteria, eligible-project language, evaluation items, and reporting condition. The intake window has also moved from April 23–May 28, 2026 to August 20–September 17, 2026, and projects longer than 12 months may now be requested if the applicant shows the need and capacity through a realistic timeline, budget projections, and governance. The guide also now states that funding may cover expenses incurred as of April 1, 2027 if approval is received, replacing the earlier April 1, 2026 reference. The online application steps and portal remain in place, with guidance now referring to the Application Guidelines rather than the 2026-2027 version.

Official source: canada.ca
September 16, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Be incorporated as a non-profit organization under the laws of Canada or a province, representing or serving stakeholders in the Canadian magazine or community newspaper publishing industries
  • Be a related association, such as those representing or serving writers
  • Be a press agency or media group that is serving a wide number of written media throughout Canada

Eligible expenses

  • Market research or applied research costs, including the collection of information, its analysis and dissemination to share results with Canadian periodical industry professionals
  • Venue and equipment rental; acquisition of information technology software and other related expenses, such as specialized software licensing and custom programming, during the project period; promotion and marketing costs
  • Consultation and professional services, honoraria, and the portion of employees’ salaries and wages related to time directly spent on the project
  • Developing, organizing and providing a training program; registration fees, excluding registration fees of participants for the organization’s own events; paid internships or apprenticeships; project-related travel expenses; translation costs
  • Project-related overhead costs up to 15% of the total eligible project expenses; costs of an audited financial report for the project for contributions of $250,000 and over, or when required by the Program

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Capital expenditures, including computer or equipment purchase
  • Amortization and depreciation
  • Ongoing operating costs of the organization, routine activities, and ongoing overhead expenditures such as rent, insurance, and utilities
  • Hospitality and related costs, including meals and beverages served at an event and catering fees; meals, incidentals, and per diems unrelated to travel
  • Recoverable taxes; awards, contests, sweepstakes, draws, incentives and prizes; exchanges of services; project contingency funds; bursaries for organization members; dividends, bonuses and other extraordinary compensation; costs not directly related to a specific activity or objective

Activities funded

  • Research aimed at analyzing industry trends, new technologies and new business models
  • Market research and business plans
  • Collective initiatives in response to industry trends, aimed at marketing, promotion, education and awareness
  • Training and professional development for members of the periodical industry
  • Promotion of the Canadian periodical industry in domestic and foreign markets, particularly through the Web and other digital platforms

How to apply

  • Read these Application Guidelines in their entirety before completing your application
  • Meet all eligibility requirements and submit a complete application package to be considered for funding
  • Submit the complete application package online through the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal
  • If you are eligible for the Changing Narratives Fund stream and wish to apply, contact the Program prior to submitting an application

Documents Needed

  • Proof of legal status, for a first-time applicant or incorporated in the year, if applicable
  • A copy of the resolution of the Board of Directors in support of the project and identifying signing authority
  • Your organization’s most recent financial statements of the organization
  • Quotes from consultants, required if you have hired or plan to hire consultants for this project, if applicable
  • Written agreements from confirmed cash funding sources or partnerships, if applicable

Selection criteria

  • Degree to which the project meets the objectives of the Canada Periodical Fund and the Collective Initiatives component
  • Impact of the project on the Canadian periodical industry, including lasting benefits and broad reach to a variety of stakeholders
  • Demonstrated capacity of the organization to undertake the project
  • Clarity of project planning
  • Suitability of the budget to the scale of the project; other factors could also be taken into consideration, and special consideration may be given to projects demonstrating strong partnerships or collaborations that enhance impact

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications will be evaluated based on the evaluation criteria and compared and prioritized with other applications in relation to the funds available
  • Failure to comply with conditions of a previously funded project will be considered in the evaluation of a new application and could result in rejection
  • Funding decisions regarding eligibility and funding amounts are final
  • The Program will determine whether funding is disbursed as a grant or as a contribution; a contribution requires a signed funding agreement that sets out the terms and conditions to receive payment
  • At the end of a project, grant recipients may be required to submit a report and/or participate in the evaluation of results, and contribution recipients must submit a final report

Additional information

  • The component is highly competitive and requests for funding typically exceed available resources.
  • Submitting an application does not guarantee funding.
  • A business number is required for funding applications to the Department of Canadian Heritage.
  • Recipients may receive funding for more than one project in a fiscal year.

Contacts

info@pch.gc.ca
1-866-811-0055

Official sources

canada.ca

Program guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives Program

What is the Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives?

Collective Initiatives is a component of the Canada Periodical Fund for non-profit organizations, related associations, press agencies, and media groups in Canada, and it offers up to $500,000 annually or 100% of total eligible project-related costs, whichever is less, to strengthen the Canadian periodical industry. It supports research, training, and professional development.

How much funding can be received?

Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives program?

To be eligible for the Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives program, you must: Have your head office located in Canada The project must directly benefit members of the applicant organization or association and support the objectives of the Canada Periodical Fund and the Collective Initiatives component

What expenses are eligible under Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives?

Market research or applied research costs, including the collection of information, its analysis and dissemination to share results with Canadian periodical industry professionals Venue and equipment rental; acquisition of information technology software and other related expenses, such as specialized software licensing and custom programming, during the project period; promotion and marketing costs Consultation and professional services, honoraria, and the portion of employees’ salaries and wages related to time directly spent on the project Developing, organizing and providing a training program; registration fees, excluding registration fees of participants for the organization’s own events; paid internships or apprenticeships; project-related travel expenses; translation costs Project-related overhead costs up to 15% of the total eligible project expenses; costs of an audited financial report for the project for contributions of $250,000 and over, or when required by the Program

Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives?

You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at info@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.

Where is the Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives available?

The Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives program is available across Canada.

Is the Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives is a Grant and Funding