Canada Periodical Fund - Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Print magazines (Canadian-owned and controlled) - Non-daily newspapers (Canadian-owned and controlled) - Digital periodicals (Canadian-owned and controlled) - Must be Canadian publishers with editorial control and ownership based in Canada - Must have been publishing for a minimum period (typically 2+ years of continuous publication) - Must demonstrate a Canadian readership base - Excluded: Daily newspapers, trade publications without editorial content, and foreign-controlled entities ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable contribution/grant - Funding Structure: Cost-sharing model (applicant must provide matching contribution) - Typical Range: Varies by stream and applicant size; check specific funding announcements for current maximums - Matching Requirements: Applicants typically required to contribute a percentage of eligible project costs - Repayability: Funds are non-repayable grants (not loans) - Payment Method: Reimbursement-based or milestone payments upon approval ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Journalism & Content Production: - Newsroom payroll and journalist salaries - Editorial staff compensation - Content development and reporting costs - Digital Transformation: - Website development and digital platform upgrades - Technology infrastructure for digital delivery - Subscription platform implementation - Analytics and audience engagement tools - Marketing & Audience Development: - Reader acquisition campaigns - Marketing communications - Promotion to build Canadian readership - Operational Support: - Production and distribution costs (eligible portions) - Tools and systems to improve sustainability ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Ownership & Control: Must remain Canadian-owned and controlled throughout funding period - Editorial Requirements: Must maintain original Canadian editorial content and journalistic standards - Reporting Obligations: Submit progress reports, financial documentation, and audience metrics - Contribution Timeline: Applicant matching funds must be secured before grant release - Use of Funds: Money must be used only for approved eligible expenses as specified in the application