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Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream

Funding for Ontario magazine business growth
Ontario Creates
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 15,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : 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
Timeline
  • Closing date : June 5, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural 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

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

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.

Documents and links

Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream

Contacts

gfizet@ontariocreates.ca
416-627-6627

Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement 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.

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

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