Grant Media / publisher
Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) + Changing Narratives Fund stream Canadian Heritage (delivered by News Media Canada, CRFC/Community Media Coalition, OLMC consortium)
Salary support for hired/freelance journalists (org-dependent)
Eligible Canadian media orgs producing civic journalism for underserved communities; private non-community broadcasters & CBC/Radio-Canada excluded.
Local journalism Diversity in media
Grant Media / publisher
Canada Periodical Fund — Special Measures for Journalism Canadian Heritage
Formula-based on editorial expense
Print magazines & print (non-daily) community newspapers; free/low-paid circulation; ≥80% Canadian editorial content; daily newspapers & digital-only ineligible.
Publisher operations
Status: Annual (extended via Budget 2025, $38.4M over 3 yrs from 2026-27)· Last verified Jul 8, 2026
Verify on official site Grant Media / publisher
Canada Periodical Fund — Aid to Publishers Canadian Heritage
Formula-based
Canadian paid-circulation magazines & non-daily newspapers meeting circulation thresholds.
Publisher operations
Grant Media / publisher
Canada Periodical Fund — Collective Initiatives (incl. Changing Narratives Fund) Canadian Heritage
Project-based
Projects increasing sustainability of magazine & community newspaper industries; note Business Innovation component eliminated April 1, 2026.
Publisher operations Diversity in media
Tax credit Media / publisher
Canadian Journalism Labour Tax Credit (CJLTC) Canada Revenue Agency
35% of eligible newsroom labour (Jan 1 2023–Dec 31 2026; reverts to 25% after); cap raised to $85k/employee
Must be a designated Qualifying Journalism Org (QJO); no broadcasting licence; Canadian ownership if a share-capital corp.
Tax credit
Mixed Media / publisher
Qualified Canadian Journalism Organization (QCJO) designation Canada Revenue Agency
Enabling designation (gateway to CJLTC, donee status, subscriber credit)
Corp/partnership/trust operating in Canada; produces original news; follows journalistic processes; reviewed by Independent Advisory Board.
Tax credit
Mixed Media / publisher
Registered Journalism Organization (qualified donee) Canada Revenue Agency
Tax-exempt donee status (can issue receipts)
Not-for-profit QCJO organized as corp/trust; purposes exclusively journalism.
Tax credit
In-kind Media / publisher
Ontario government advertising set-aside for QCJOs Government of Ontario
25% of ad spend of 4 largest agencies directed to QCJOs
QCJO-designated outlets based in Ontario.
Publisher operations
Loan General business Futurpreneur Startup Program (+ BDC co-lend) Futurpreneur Canada (non-profit)
Up to $75,000 ($25k Futurpreneur + $50k BDC) + 2-yr mentorship
Canadian citizen/PR aged 18–39; business ≤24 months old; full business plan + 24-mo cash flow.
Youth entrepreneur
Loan General business Futurpreneur — Black Entrepreneur Startup Program (BESP) Futurpreneur / RBC
Up to $75,000
Black entrepreneurs, 18–39, otherwise per core program.
Youth entrepreneur Diversity in media
Loan General business Futurpreneur — Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program Futurpreneur
Up to $60,000
Indigenous entrepreneurs, 18–39.
Youth entrepreneur
Loan General business Futurpreneur — Newcomer Program Futurpreneur
Up to $25,000
Newcomers in Canada <60 months, 18–39.
Youth entrepreneur
Loan General business Futurpreneur — Side Hustle Program Futurpreneur
Up to $15,000–$25,000 (part-time ventures)
18–39; must maintain other employment 12 mo.
Youth entrepreneur
Grant General business
NRC IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program) National Research Council Canada
Avg ~$500k; program budget ~$437M/yr
Canadian SMEs (≤500 staff) doing technology innovation/R&D.
Export & innovation
Tax credit General business
SR&ED Tax Incentive Canada Revenue Agency
35% enhanced ITC on first $3M (Budget 2025 doubled limit toward $6M) eligible R&D
Canadian-controlled private corps doing eligible R&D.
Tax credit
Grant General business
CanExport SMEs Global Affairs Canada
Up to $50k; covers ~50% eligible export-marketing costs
Canadian SMEs developing new export markets.
Export & innovation
Loan General business Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) ISED (via banks)
Up to $1.15M (loan through your bank)
Canadian small businesses (rev ≤$10M).
Startup / small business
Mixed General business
Investissement Québec financing Investissement Québec (MEIE)
Program-dependent (many are loans)
Quebec-based businesses.
Startup / small business
Grant General business
Soutien au travail autonome (STA) Québec (Services Québec)
Income support during startup phase
Quebec startup entrepreneurs meeting program criteria.
Startup / small business
Mixed General business
Fonds locaux d'investissement (FLI) / PME MTL (Montréal) Local/municipal (e.g., PME MTL)
Local subsidy/loan; varies by RCM/city
New businesses in the local territory (e.g., Montréal via PME MTL).
Startup / small business
Grant General business
Ontario Starter Company Plus Government of Ontario
$5,000 grant
Ontario businesses; no age cap.
Startup / small business
Grant General business
Ontario Summer Company Government of Ontario
Up to $3,000
Students aged 15–29.
Youth entrepreneur
Grant General business
Manitoba Young Entrepreneurs Grant Government of Manitoba
Up to $10,000
Ages 18–29, year-round business.
Youth entrepreneur
Grant General business
Saskatchewan Young Entrepreneur Bursary Government of Saskatchewan
$5,000
Ages 18–35.
Youth entrepreneur