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Cultural Industry Magazine Publishers Operating Grant (CI-MPOG)
Operating support for Alberta magazine publishers
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 125,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program supports Alberta magazine publishers with operating funding and business development support. Eligible organizations can use the funding for core operations and approved growth activities, with a maximum amount of $125,000.
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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
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Magazine publishing operations and administration
- Business development initiatives that support growth and profitability
- Research, market development, training, and industry promotion activities
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Signed applicant agreement
- Annual corporate registry documents
- Most recent annual financial statements
- Promotional materials and magazine copies from the previous year
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Magazine publishers
- Digital magazine publishers
- Organizations in Alberta’s cultural industries
Who is not eligible
- Publications primarily devoted to news or current events
- Newsletters, blogs, social media platforms, and newspapers
- Publications produced by or for government bodies or agencies
- Self-published publications
- Adult entertainment and similar restricted content
Eligible expenses
- Core operating costs such as administration, programming, salaries, repairs and facility rent
- Business development costs such as market research, promotion, training, professional fees, travel, and software licensing
- Eligible editorial salary costs for approved content creation roles
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures such as equipment purchases
- Business development activities undertaken before application receipt
- Hospitality, prizes, incentives, and contest-related costs
- Non-project-related travel
- Exchange of services, contingency funds, and bursaries
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed to confirm eligibility
- Eligible applications are assessed and funding is calculated using the program formula
- Recommendations are made to the Minister by program staff within the program budget
- Applicants are notified of the result by email
- Successful applicants must meet reporting requirements after funding is issued
Additional information
- The program is annual.
- New applicants must create an online profile before applying.
- Applications submitted by fax, email, late, or incomplete are not accepted.
- Funding recipients must publicly acknowledge support using the Government of Alberta logo.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Industry Magazine Publishers Operating Grant (CI-MPOG) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cultural Industry Magazine Publishers Operating Grant (CI-MPOG). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Cultural Industry Magazine Publishers Operating Grant (CI-MPOG)?
This program supports Alberta magazine publishers with operating funding and business development support. Eligible organizations can use the funding for core operations and approved growth activities, with a maximum amount of $125,000.
How much funding can be received?
Cultural Industry Magazine Publishers Operating Grant (CI-MPOG) Funds up to $125,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Cultural Industry Magazine Publishers Operating Grant (CI-MPOG) program?
To be eligible for the Cultural Industry Magazine Publishers Operating Grant (CI-MPOG) program, you must:
Magazine publisher in Alberta
Registered and in good standing
At least 12 months in operation
What expenses are eligible under Cultural Industry Magazine Publishers Operating Grant (CI-MPOG)?
Magazine publishing operations and administration
Business development initiatives that support growth and profitability
Research, market development, training, and industry promotion activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Cultural Industry Magazine Publishers Operating Grant (CI-MPOG)?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at culturalindustries@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-422-8584.
Where is the Cultural Industry Magazine Publishers Operating Grant (CI-MPOG) available?
The Cultural Industry Magazine Publishers Operating Grant (CI-MPOG) program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Cultural Industry Magazine Publishers Operating Grant (CI-MPOG) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cultural Industry Magazine Publishers Operating Grant (CI-MPOG) is a Grant and Funding