Ontario Creates Magazine Fund — Diversity Enhancement Stream
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
ON, Canada
Money for Ontario magazine publishers and diversity enhancement
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate April 20, 2022
- grant_single|closingDate May 31, 2023
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
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- Government of Ontario
- Ontario Creates
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grant_card_status|closed
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Receive up to $15,000 to cover up to 75% of total activity cost for your magazine publishing company with an ownership that is racially diverse, Francophone, or otherwise meets dimensions of the provincial definition of diversity.
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This grant provides flexible funding support for diverse magazine publishers in Ontario, with specific conditions based on sales revenue criteria. The structured financing aims to maximize developmental outcomes for eligible projects while promoting diversity.
- Eligible applicants can receive up to $80,000 in funding, contingent on eligible sales revenue.
- Funding is capped at 75% of the total project budget, ensuring investment from the applicant.
- The Diversity Enhancement Stream offers up to $15,000 for projects from companies with racially diverse or Francophone ownership.
- Revised funding tiers for 2024 based on eligible sales revenues, as outlined in the program guidelines.
- Applicants must adhere to the budgetary framework and financial caps to qualify for support.
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The Ontario Creates Magazine Fund's Diversity Enhancement Stream supports projects that focus on the strategic development of racially diverse or Francophone-owned magazine publishers in Ontario. These initiatives aim to boost business development and marketing efforts through innovative strategies.
- Creation and implementation of marketing campaigns targeting diverse audiences.
- Development of digital platforms to expand audience reach and engagement.
- Strategic partnerships to enhance content diversity and inclusivity.
- Training and development programs for staff to improve skills in the digital publishing landscape.
- Initiatives aimed at expanding subscription bases in underserved communities.
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$ 11,250
Implementation of a magazine subscription box initiative to increase readership
$ 11,250
Creation of a bilingual version of our magazine to reach Francophone audiences
$ 11,250
Launch of a digital archive for Quebecois literature magazine to celebrate local authors
$ 11,250
Redesign of our magazine’s website to enhance user experience and accessibility
$ 11,250
Development of a new digital marketing strategy for Ontario-based magazine
$ 10,500
Enhancement of our environmental magazine by introducing an eco-friendly print edition
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To be eligible for the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund, companies must meet specific criteria related to their business operations and structure.
- The company must be an independent Ontario-based magazine publisher.
- Eligible projects should have clear, objective, and measurable results.
- Companies with racially diverse, Francophone, or other dimensions of provincial diversity may qualify under the Diversity Enhancement Stream.
- Successful applicants can receive funding depending on eligible sales revenue, capped at 75% of the total project budget.
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The Ontario Creates Magazine Fund supports the business development of independent Ontario-based magazine publishers, along with a Diversity Enhancement Stream for companies with diverse ownership that may not meet standard eligibility criteria.
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The Ontario Creates Magazine Fund supports the development of strategic initiatives that drive business development and marketing for magazine publishers. Eligible projects should aim for clear, objective, and measurable results to promote business growth.
- Creation and implementation of new strategic business initiatives.
- Development of marketing campaigns targeting business expansion.
- Projects with clear objectives that enhance business growth horizons.
- Initiatives that enable publishers to meet specific development goals.
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This grant is aimed at supporting magazine publishers based within Ontario, Canada. The focus is on promoting business development and diversity enhancement among Ontario-based companies.
- Companies located in Ontario, Canada.
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The evaluation and selection criteria for the Ontario Creates Magazine Fund include:
- Innovative and clear strategic vision
- Feasibility and viability of the project
- Alignment with business development and marketing objectives
- Demonstrated impact and measurable results
- Strength of the project team and their experience
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applicants are advised to start their applications early as the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal (OAP) allows flexibility to save and edit information before submission.
- There are new funding tiers based on eligible sales revenues for 2024, and applicants should check page 10 of the Program Guidelines for more details.
- Applicants have the opportunity to attend pre-recorded Information Sessions and webinars, including "Application Tips + Q&A" and "Office Hours", which require prior registration.
- If a French language session is necessary, requests must be sent to programs2@ontariocreates.ca by April 12, 2024.
- Technical assistance regarding the Online Application Portal can be requested by contacting applyhelp@ontariocreates.ca.
- Regular updates and notifications about upcoming deadlines and programs can be received by registering with contact details on the Ontario Creates website.
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