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Help for community media operations
Operational support for community media
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
June 25, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Aide au fonctionnement pour les médias communautaires supports non-profit community media in Quebec to carry out their mission and action plan. It aims to sustain local and regional news, community participation, and the financial health of print, radio, television, and online media.
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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 workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Produce and disseminate local and regional information
- Publish original editorial, programming or digital content
- Operate print, radio, television or online community media
- Support digital adaptation for community media
Documents Needed
- Organization charter, bylaws or letters patent
- Notice of meeting and agenda for the board of directors and annual general meeting of the previous year
- Most recent activity report approved at the annual general meeting
- Most recent financial statements adopted by resolution of the board of directors
- Signed document of financial aid conditions
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations and non-profit cooperatives
- Community media organizations
- Print media operators
- Radio stations
- Television stations
- Online media operators
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses
- Organizations already supported for operations by another program of the Ministère, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, or the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles
- Organizations listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics, including subcontractors listed in that register
- Organizations that have failed to meet their obligations after formal notice in connection with previous financial assistance from a Quebec government ministry or body
- Organizations that do not meet the high integrity standards expected of a recipient of public funds
Selection criteria
- Financial situation of the applicant (15%)
- Relevance of the action plan to the program objectives (15%)
- Governance of the organization and human resources management (15%)
- Interaction of the organization within its community (10%)
- Content themes, volume of content produced and distributed, varied journalistic treatments, and general quality of dissemination
How to apply
- The application is normally submitted online through the di@pason service.
- The application must be submitted on the dates set each year by the Ministry.
- The applicant must include the required information in the form or attached documents.
- If the file is incomplete, unclear or based on inaccurate data, the applicant must correct the deficiencies within the time allowed by the Ministry.
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry evaluates applications and may use external expertise if needed.
- The Ministry may limit the number of selected applications to respect the available budget.
- Applications must be complete, understandable and based on accurate data to be assessed.
Additional information
- The application period ended on 25 June 2026 at 16 h 30.
- Applications are normally submitted online through the di@pason service.
- The program is intended for community media in four sectors: print, radio, television and online media.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Help for community media operations Program
What is the Help for community media operations?
Aide au fonctionnement pour les médias communautaires supports non-profit community media in Quebec to carry out their mission and action plan. It aims to sustain local and regional news, community participation, and the financial health of print, radio, television, and online media.
How much funding can be received?
Help for community media operations Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Help for community media operations program?
To be eligible for the Help for community media operations program, you must:
Non-profit organization or non-profit cooperative
Head office in Quebec
In operation for at least one year
What expenses are eligible under Help for community media operations?
Produce and disseminate local and regional information
Publish original editorial, programming or digital content
Operate print, radio, television or online community media
Support digital adaptation for community media
Who can I contact for more information about the Help for community media operations?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Help for community media operations available?
The Help for community media operations program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Help for community media operations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Help for community media operations is a Grant and Funding