Closed
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 80,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 5, 2025
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Ontario Creates Magazine Fund supported Ontario magazine publishers with up to $80,000, or up to $15,000 under the Diversity Enhancement stream. It funded business development, marketing, circulation, digital content, and other revenue-growth activities for eligible magazine publishers.
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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
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : June 5, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- From $ 20,000 to $ 2,000,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Re-launch and re-brand initiatives
- Circulation and subscription growth campaigns
- Advertising sales and promotional projects
- Website redesigns and digital magazine enhancements
- Online marketing, podcasts, videos, and webcasts
Documents Needed
- Application form responses
- Articles of incorporation or master business licence
- Financial statements, if available
- Budget template and financing details
- Detailed timeline or action plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent magazine publishers
- Canadian-owned and -controlled publishing companies
- Ontario-based magazine businesses
Who is not eligible
- Publishers that are not magazine publishers
- Businesses not based in Ontario
- Companies that are not Canadian-owned and -controlled
- Affiliated companies seeking more than one application
Eligible expenses
- Project-related costs directly linked to the approved activity
- Outside service provider fees
- Project-related travel and conference attendance
- Limited hardware or software for digital projects
- In-kind services, when realistically valued
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ongoing operational costs
- Expenses incurred before the application was submitted
- Staff salaries not directly related to the project
- Staff benefits, overhead, occupancy costs, and hospitality
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed for completeness, eligibility, and financial viability.
- Eligible applications were assessed by an industry jury and Ontario Creates.
- Successful applicants were notified within twelve weeks of the deadline.
- Approved applicants had to sign a funding agreement before receiving funds.
- Interim and final reports were required after approval.
Additional information
- Ontario Creates reserves the right to revise the guidelines and application forms.
- Applicants are encouraged to review the guidelines and program policies before applying.
- The program also offered a Diversity Enhancement stream for eligible diverse-owned companies.
- Successful applicants had to sign a funding agreement and submit interim and final reports.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund. 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 Ontario Creates Magazine Fund?
The Ontario Creates Magazine Fund supported Ontario magazine publishers with up to $80,000, or up to $15,000 under the Diversity Enhancement stream. It funded business development, marketing, circulation, digital content, and other revenue-growth activities for eligible magazine publishers.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $80,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund program, you must:
Ontario-based magazine publisher
Canadian-owned and -controlled
Publishing at time of application
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Creates Magazine Fund?
Re-launch and re-brand initiatives
Circulation and subscription growth campaigns
Advertising sales and promotional projects
Website redesigns and digital magazine enhancements
Online marketing, podcasts, videos, and webcasts
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund?
You can contact Ontario Creates by email at programs2@ontariocreates.ca or by phone at 416-642-6652.
Where is the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund available?
The Ontario Creates Magazine Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund is a Grant and Funding