Funding Resources
Alberta Magazines can access grants and subsidies both provincially and federally. Below is a list of grants that are available to magazines. Be sure to check criteria and eligibility thoroughly before applying.
Operating Grant Stream Guidelines
Overview
Eligible organizations may receive funding to invest in the operations, administration and in specific business development activities of their organization to further its mission and strengthen the organization’s and industry’s capacity.
The grant is intended to increase the financial viability and business growth of the Alberta magazine publishing industry, while still recognizing the cultural importance of the industry as a whole.
Grant Deadline
The intake period is open from April 1 to June 1 annually.
Funding
Grants are calculated using a formulaic model, and are a combination of a base grant and a supplementary top-up.
The base amount is derived using a percentage of the industry average for the editor or editor-in-chief. This is then multiplied by the number of issues published per year.
The top-up is determined using actual allowable editorial expenses for creation multiplied by a percentage allocated based on the type of magazine publication.
Eligible organizations may receive no less than a minimum of $5,000 or more than a maximum of $125,000.
Eligibility
Check your magazine’s eligibility and apply online.
Project Grant Stream Guidelines
Overview
The Organization Project Grant assists Alberta-based companies engaged in the production of books, arts and literary magazines or sound recordings, as well as some screen-based projects. Grants may be used to support projects in art production, training, career development, marketing and research. This grant, under the Alberta Media Fund (AMF), supports the growth and sustainability of Alberta’s cultural industries by helping them employ talented professionals, develop intellectual property and create quality products.
Grant Deadline
The intake period is open from April 1 to June 1 annually.
Funding
Organizations can apply for up to 100% of eligible expenses up to a maximum of $20,000. All applications are assessed by an expert panel who make funding recommendations to the department.
Eligibility
Check your magazine’s eligibility and apply online.
The Department of Canadian Heritage, through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) provides financial assistance to Canadian print magazines, print community newspapers and digital periodicals, to enable them to overcome market disadvantages and continue to provide Canadian readers with the content they choose to read.
Aid to Publishers
The Aid to Publishers component is designed to provide eligible Canadian publishers of print magazines, print community newspapers and digital periodicals with the financial support they need to produce and distribute high-quality, Canadian editorial content for Canadian readers.
- Magazines – For print magazines, funding is granted based on a formula that takes the total number of eligible copies distributed over a 12-month period as well as eligible editorial expenditures incurred during that period.
- Read more about who can apply for funding under the Magazine — Aid to Publishers sub-component.
- Digital Periodical – For digital periodicals, funding is granted based on eligible editorial expenditures incurred over a 12-month period.
- Read more about who can apply for funding under the Digital Periodical — Aid to Publishers sub-component.
Business Innovation
The Business Innovation component offers support for projects to eligible small and mid-sized printed magazine and digital periodical publishers.
Read more about who can apply for funding under the Business Innovation component of the CPF.
Canadian Heritage is responsible for national policies and programs that promote Canadian content, foster cultural participation, active citizenship and participation in Canada’s civic life, and strengthen connections among Canadians.
Canada Digital Adoption Program
Overview
The Boost Your Business Technology grant gives you up to $15,000 to get advice and up to $100,000 in interest free loans from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to implement the technologies that can propel your business forward.
You’ll have access to an expert digital advisor who will help you develop a plan tailored to your business needs.
Eligibility
You’re eligible if you have completed a digital adoption plan:
- as part of CDAP and have received your grant OR
- under another recognized digital adoption program and submitted it to CDAP
Loan Amounts
- Business revenues of $500,000 to $5 million: loans between $25,000 and $50,000
- Business revenues over $5 million: loans between $25,000 and $100,000
Terms
- The loan has a 5-year term with 12-month capital postponement (total of 6 years).
- There are no fees.
- You have 6 months from the completion of your approved plan to make a loan request.
- You must meet BDC credit worthiness requirements.
Check your magazine’s eligibility and apply online.
Overview
Get up to $2,400 to grow your business online
Eligibility
You’re eligible if you have completed a digital adoption plan:
- as part of CDAP and have received your grant OR
- under another recognized digital adoption program and submitted it to CDAP
Loan Amounts
- Business revenues of $500,000 to $5 million: loans between $25,000 and $50,000
- Business revenues over $5 million: loans between $25,000 and $100,000
Terms
- The loan has a 5-year term with 12-month capital postponement (total of 6 years).
- There are no fees.
- You have 6 months from the completion of your approved plan to make a loan request.
- You must meet BDC credit worthiness requirements.
Check your magazine’s eligibility and apply online.
The Canada Council for the Arts champions and invests in artistic excellence through grants, services, prizes and payments to professional Canadian artists, groups and arts organizations. https://canadacouncil.ca/
The council offers grants to art and literary magazines https://canadacouncil.ca/funding
The Literary Publishing Projects component of Supporting Artistic Practice funds Canadian publishers of literary books and magazines committed to developing and promoting Canadian literary writers through the publishing process. Grants support the publication of literary books and magazines authored by Canadian writers. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/supporting-artistic-practice/literary-publishing-projects
The Literary Publishers component of Supporting Artistic Practice funds Canadian publishers of literary books and magazines committed to developing and promoting Canadian literary writers through the publishing process. https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/supporting-artistic-practice/literary-publishers
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