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Digital adaptation of print news media — Stream B: Project implementation phase
Supports digital transformation for news media
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 400,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 25, 2025
Location
Quebec
Overview
This program supports digital transformation projects for print news media. It provides up to $400,000 per project to help implement digital initiatives, including new content creation and distribution approaches, technology development, and digital training or support for member organizations.
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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
- Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 25, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- New approaches to creating and distributing journalistic content
- Innovative strategies for marketing journalistic content
- Development or acquisition of digital tools, supports, and expertise
- Training and support activities for digital adaptation, for regroupment organizations
Documents Needed
- Project description and justification document
- Detailed project schedule
- Targeted CVs of the project team
- Most recent approved financial statements
- Signed funding conditions document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Print or digital news media companies
- Non-profit regroupment organizations of written news media
- Community media regroupment organizations, for training and support projects
Who is not eligible
- Community media recognized or supported by the Ministry
- Radio or television stations
- Media focused on specialized, ethnic, religious, or association topics
- Opinion media and municipal newspapers
- Applicants in bankruptcy, insolvency, or on the RENA register
Eligible expenses
- Equipment, technology, and digital tools design, development, acquisition, or adaptation costs
- Training costs for employees to use new tools or technologies
- External consultant or specialist fees
- Labour, subcontracting, travel, promotion, administration, and contingency costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Debt financing and loan repayments
- Projects already completed
- Land or building acquisition costs
- Recurring operating expenses
- Legal fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- All regions of Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry, with possible input from external experts.
- Eligible applications are assessed against the program objectives and selection criteria.
- Applicants may be asked to provide additional information or documents during the review.
- If approved, the applicant must sign the funding conditions before receiving payment.
- After the project, a final accountability report must be submitted.
Additional information
- The Ministry may provide support before submission, but major changes are no longer possible after filing.
- Applications must be complete, clear, and based on accurate data to be reviewed.
- If more information is requested during analysis, the applicant must provide it within the deadline set by the Ministry.
- A final report, and possibly progress reports, must be prepared by the applicant.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Digital adaptation of print news media — Stream B: Project implementation phase Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Digital adaptation of print news media — Stream B: Project implementation phase. 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 Digital adaptation of print news media — Stream B: Project implementation phase?
This program supports digital transformation projects for print news media. It provides up to $400,000 per project to help implement digital initiatives, including new content creation and distribution approaches, technology development, and digital training or support for member organizations.
How much funding can be received?
Digital adaptation of print news media — Stream B: Project implementation phase Funds up to 65% of admissible expenses, capped at $400,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Digital adaptation of print news media — Stream B: Project implementation phase program?
To be eligible for the Digital adaptation of print news media — Stream B: Project implementation phase program, you must:
Legally constituted and registered
Quebec-based or serving Quebec
Documented digital strategy
What expenses are eligible under Digital adaptation of print news media — Stream B: Project implementation phase?
New approaches to creating and distributing journalistic content
Innovative strategies for marketing journalistic content
Development or acquisition of digital tools, supports, and expertise
Training and support activities for digital adaptation, for regroupment organizations
Who can I contact for more information about the Digital adaptation of print news media — Stream B: Project implementation phase?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at paanepie@gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 888 380-8882.
Where is the Digital adaptation of print news media — Stream B: Project implementation phase available?
The Digital adaptation of print news media — Stream B: Project implementation phase program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Digital adaptation of print news media — Stream B: Project implementation phase a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Digital adaptation of print news media — Stream B: Project implementation phase is a Grant and Funding