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Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives
Funding for periodical industry initiatives
Last Update: June 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
July 16, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports Canadian periodical industry initiatives with up to $500,000 per project. Funding also supports mentorship, training, and professional development for diverse communities in the media sector.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : July 16, 2025
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
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research on industry trends, technologies, and business models
- Market research and business planning
- Collective marketing, promotion, education, and awareness initiatives
- Training and professional development for periodical industry members
- Mentorship, training, and professional development for diverse communities
Documents Needed
- Proof of legal status, if applicable
- Most recent annual activity report
- Board resolution identifying signing authority
- Confirmation of in-kind contributions and other funding sources, if applicable
- Recent financial statements for requests of $100,000 and over
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian non-profit organizations
- Related associations, such as writer organizations
- Press agencies or media groups serving Canadian written media
- Organizations supporting Indigenous, Black, racialized, ethno-religious minority, disability, or 2SLGBTQI+ communities
Eligible expenses
- Market research, promotion, training, and professional fees
- Venue and equipment rental, technology, translation, and registration fees
- Paid internships, project travel, and project-related salaries and overhead
- Audited financial report costs when required
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital purchases such as computers or equipment
- Ongoing operating costs, including rent, insurance, and utilities
- Hospitality, meals, per diems, and prizes
- Non-project travel and service exchanges
- Contingency funds, bursaries, dividends, and bonuses
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program objectives
- Industry need and expected impact
- Capacity of the organization to deliver the project
- Clarity of project planning and results
- Budget suitability and financial support from other sources
How to apply
- Step 1: Review guidelines
- Read the application guidelines in full before applying.
- Confirm the project and organization meet the program requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare documents
- Gather the required supporting documents.
- Prepare any additional material requested for the project.
- Step 3: Apply online
- Submit the complete application package through the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal.
- Upload all supporting documents with the application.
- Step 4: Submit before deadline
- Send the application before 11:59 p.m. local time on the deadline date.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and assessed against program criteria
- Applications are compared and prioritized based on available funds
- Applicants receive an automated acknowledgement of receipt by email
- Funding decisions are final
- If approved, recipients may need to sign a funding agreement and submit reports
Additional information
- A complete application package is required for review.
- Applications are assessed competitively against available funding.
- Business number registration is required for applications to Canadian Heritage.
- Organizations may receive funding for more than one project in a fiscal year.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to PublishersFunding for Canadian digital periodicals
- Canada Periodical Fund — Business InnovationFunding for innovation in periodical publishing
- Canada Periodical Fund — Community Newspaper — Aid to PublishersFunding for Canadian periodicals and journalism support
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives Program
What is the Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives?
Supports Canadian periodical industry initiatives with up to $500,000 per project. Funding also supports mentorship, training, and professional development for diverse communities in the media sector.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 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:
Canadian non-profit or media organization
Head office in Canada
At least one year in operation
What expenses are eligible under Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives?
Research on industry trends, technologies, and business models
Market research and business planning
Collective marketing, promotion, education, and awareness initiatives
Training and professional development for periodical industry members
Mentorship, training, and professional development for diverse communities
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives?
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 – 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