Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives

Who is eligible?

Yes, there are eligible types of organizations for this grant. Eligible applicants must be incorporated as a non-profit organization under the laws of Canada or a province, and they must represent or serve stakeholders in the Canadian magazine or community newspaper publishing industries.

• Non-profit organizations representing or serving the Canadian magazine or community newspaper publishing industries
• Related associations representing or serving writers
• Press agencies or media groups serving a wide number of written media throughout Canada

Who is not eligible

There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.

• For-profit organizations
• Organizations not incorporated under the laws of Canada or a province
• Organizations without a head office located in Canada
• Organizations that have been in operation for less than one financial year prior to application
• Professional associations that do not primarily benefit the periodical industry

Eligible expenses

Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant. Only project-related expenses, which can be of cash and in-kind value, are eligible.

• Market research costs
• Venue and equipment rental
• Technology costs (e.g., specialized software licensing, custom programming)
• Promotion and marketing costs
• Professional fees (e.g., contractors)
• Training
• Registration fees (excluding participant fees for the organization’s own events)
• Paid internships
• Project-related travel expenses (adhering to government rates)
• Translation costs
• Project-related salary costs (less than 25% of total eligible project expenses)
• Project-related overhead costs (up to 10% of the total recommended amount)
• Costs of an audited financial report for the project (for contributions of $250,000 or more, or when required by the Program)

Eligible geographic areas

The eligible geographic zone for this grant is Canada. All project submissions must have their head office located in Canada.

• Head office must be located in Canada
• Incorporation under the laws of Canada or a province

Additional miscellaneous information related to the Canada Periodical Fund's Collective Initiatives component include specific conditions and definitions to ensure compliance and transparency.

• An audited financial report is required for contributions of $250,000 and over.
• Decisions regarding eligibility and funding amounts are final.
• Funding recipients must publicly acknowledge the financial support received from the Government of Canada in all communications materials and promotional activities.
• Organizations receiving funding must comply with values underlying the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Canadian Human Rights Act, and Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy.
• Recipients must create a workplace free from harassment, abuse, and discrimination.
• The information submitted in the application may be disclosed according to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.
• Recipients' accounts and records may be audited to ensure compliance with funding agreements.
• Organizations must keep records, documents, or other information for five years for auditing purposes.
• Funding can be disbursed either as a grant or as a contribution, with specific conditions applying to each.