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Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream
Funding for Ontario magazine business growth
Offered by
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 15,000
Deadline
June 5, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports Ontario magazine publishers with projects that improve revenue, efficiency, and long-term business growth. Funding can reach up to $15,000 for diversity-owned publishers and may support marketing, business development, and interactive digital content projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 5,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Marketing and business development projects for a magazine title or group of magazine brands
- Interactive digital content creation projects such as video series, e-learning projects, or apps
- Projects focused on sales growth, revenue generation, efficiency, or productivity
Documents Needed
- Articles of Incorporation or Master Business Licence
- Most recent financial statements, if available
- Completed budget template
- Detailed timeline or action plan
- At least two supporting documents such as CVs, marketing materials, social metrics, letters of support, or a business plan
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent magazine publishers
- Canadian-owned and controlled publishers
- Ontario-based magazine businesses
- Diversity-owned magazine publishers under the Diversity Enhancement stream
Who is not eligible
- Publishers that are not magazine businesses
- Companies that are not Ontario-based
- Businesses that are not Canadian-owned and controlled
- Affiliated companies where more than one related entity applies
- Publications that function mainly as in-house, promotional, or non-magazine publications
Eligible expenses
- Marketing and promotion costs
- Business development costs and consulting fees
- Strategic business travel and conference attendance
- Website redesign, digital format development, and online marketing
- Project-related capital items, direct communications, paper, courier, and similar expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Ongoing operational costs
- Expenses already incurred for work already underway
- Salaries and wages not directly related to the project
- Staff benefit costs
- Fixed overhead and occupancy costs
- Hospitality
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Feasibility of the project: 25%
- Relevance of the project: 25%
- Expected results: 30%
- Publisher’s ability to implement the plan: 20%
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guidelines and policies
- Read the Magazine Fund Guidelines and Ontario Creates Program Policies.
- Confirm your project fits the stream requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare application materials
- Complete the required application questions in the OAP.
- Gather supporting documents, budget template, and timeline/action plan.
- Step 3: Submit online application
- Submit the full application through the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal.
- Send all required documents before the deadline.
- Step 4: Await review and decision
- Ontario Creates reviews applications for eligibility and completeness.
- Successful applicants are notified in August 2025.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and completeness
- Eligible applications are assessed by Ontario Creates and an industry jury
- Funding recommendations are made after jury review
- Successful applicants are notified and must sign a funding agreement before payment
- Interim and final reports are required from successful applicants
Additional information
- Applicants must review the Ontario Creates Program Policies before applying.
- Decisions are communicated in August 2025.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement before receiving funds.
- Successful applicants who are Deaf or disabled may be eligible for supplementary accessibility funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream Program
What is the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream?
This program supports Ontario magazine publishers with projects that improve revenue, efficiency, and long-term business growth. Funding can reach up to $15,000 for diversity-owned publishers and may support marketing, business development, and interactive digital content projects.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream program, you must:
Ontario-based magazine publisher
Canadian incorporated or registered business
Diversity-owned for this stream
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream?
Marketing and business development projects for a magazine title or group of magazine brands
Interactive digital content creation projects such as video series, e-learning projects, or apps
Projects focused on sales growth, revenue generation, efficiency, or productivity
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream?
You can contact Ontario Creates by email at gfizet@ontariocreates.ca or by phone at 416-627-6627.
Where is the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream available?
The Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream is a Grant and Funding