Magazine Fund
“Ontario. Ontario Creates”
$15,000.00
Maximum Eligible Amount
Government Grant
Fund Type
The Ontario Creates Magazine Fund supports project applications from companies who do not meet the eligibility requirements for this program through a time-limited Diversity Enhancement. Companies with ownership that is racially diverse, Francophone, or otherwise meet dimensions of the provincial definition of diversity, may be eligible to apply for up to $15,000 in project support. Please see the Appendix in the guidelines for details.
The Ontario Creates Magazine Fund supports the business development of independent Ontario-based magazine publishers. Funds are provided to assist in the growth of these businesses through the creation and implementation of new strategic initiatives that enable publishers to achieve business development and/or marketing objectives. Eligible projects should have clear, objective and measurable results.
Magazine Fund: Diversity Enhancement Stream
The Ontario Creates Magazine Fund supports project applications from companies who do not meet the eligibility requirements for this program through a time-limited Diversity Enhancement. Companies with ownership that is racially diverse, Francophone, or otherwise meet dimensions of the provincial definition of diversity, may be eligible to apply for up to $15,000 in project support. Please see the Appendix in the guidelines for details.
Deadline
June 5, 2025 by 5:00 pm ET
Funding Available
Successful applicants are eligible to receive up to $80,000, depending on eligible sales revenue, capped at 75% of the total project budget.
NOTE: Full eligibility requirements and details can be found in the Magazine Fund Guidelines. Please read the guidelines completely before beginning your application. Ontario Creates reserves the right to revise Guidelines and Application Forms.
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted via the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal (OAP). Applications submitted by any other method will not be accepted.
- Before beginning an application, your company’s corporate information must be registered with the OAP. If you do not have a user account on the OAP, please go to https://apply.ontariocreates.ca and click on “Register”. If your company is registered, the Magazine Fund deadline will appear in your dashboard. To start the application, click on “Start new application” and follow the onscreen directions to access the application form.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to begin the application process early to allow ample time to compile and complete the necessary information. There is flexibility for completing the application form – you may begin at any time and save information as it is entered. Once saved, you can go back and edit and/or add information until the time when the application is actually submitted.
- If you encounter problems setting up your company’s corporate information, you can email applyhelp@ontariocreates.ca for assistance. This email address can also be used for any technical questions you have about the OAP.
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