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Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream

Q: How much funding can be received?

Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream Funds up to 200000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream?

Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream is funded by Inspirit Foundation

Q: Who is eligible for the Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream program?

To be eligible for the Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream program, you must: • Independent journalism organization incorporated in Canada • Original journalism in English or French • Adheres to journalistic ethics guidelines

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream?

You can contact Inspirit Foundation.

Q: Where is the Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream available?

The Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Multi-year support to strengthen independent journalism organizations

Grant and Funding

Expert Advice

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Minimum amount : 50,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : September 29, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

$ 1,000,000 maximum revenue

Organisation size

1-10 employees

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Culture and Arts

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

Provides up to $200,000 CAD per year to strengthen small-to-medium Canadian publishers producing impactful original journalism. Supports multi-year organizational development and includes capacity-strengthening activities focused on resilience, audience engagement, and impact.

Activities funded

Organizational strengthening initiatives by publishers to support impactful journalism.
Capacity-strengthening activities to improve operational resilience.
Capacity-strengthening activities to enhance audience engagement and impact.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 195,000

Expand reporting capacity and build audience-first engagement systems for sustainability

$ 200,000

Strengthen newsroom operations and investigative output for underserved audiences

Documents Needed

Eligibility

Be an independent journalism organization incorporated in Canada.
Produce original journalism in English or French.
Adhere to journalistic ethics guidelines.
Be a small-to-medium journalism organization (one to ten employees or freelancers).
Produce impactful journalism and have a track record of audience engagement.

Who is eligible?

Independent journalism publishers incorporated in Canada
English-language journalism organizations
French-language journalism organizations

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

Selection criteria

Processing and Agreement

Applications are reviewed to identify a shortlist of candidates.
Shortlisted candidates are invited to submit in late October.
Shortlisted candidates have five weeks to prepare their submission.
Funding decisions are announced in February 2026.

Additional information

The inaugural round targets small-to-medium journalism organizations led by members of communities underserved in Canadian media.
Shortlisted candidates are invited to submit in late October and are given five weeks to prepare.
Funding decisions are announced in February 2026.
The Fund also offers project-based funding (details to come in 2026) and capacity-strengthening opportunities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Journalism Futures Fund - Organizational Funding Stream. 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.