Grants
For information about QCNA’s Local Journalism Initiative, click here.
Federal Grants
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages
Young Canada Works offers eligible employers access to a pool of talented youth alongside wage subsidies, which enable the creation of approximately 2300 job opportunities per year in a variety of fields; most notable for QCNA affiliate organizations is within the domain of official languages.
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (YCWBOL) is a short-term job program that offers salary subsidies and access to skilled youth. Positions last from 6 to 16 weeks. Eligibility is determined by a number of factors including involvement in national, provincial, territorial, municipal or community activities, as well as conduction of activities in both national languages.
- Deadline: February 3rd
Internships in Community Media of Official Languages
This program aims to develop the next generation of professionals working in Official Language Minority Community Media. Its funding comes from the Official Language Community Development Program, under the supervision of the Official Language Branch of the Department of Canadian Heritage.
- Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis until available funds for the fiscal year are exhausted.
https://olconsortiumlo.ca/internships-in-community-media-of-official-languages/
Special Measures for Journalism - Canada Periodical Fund
The Special Measures for Journalism component of the Canada Periodical Fund is designed to provide Canadian publishers of print magazines and print (non-daily) community newspapers that have either a free or low level of paid circulation with the financial support needed to produce and distribute high-quality, Canadian editorial content for Canadian readers.
- Deadline: July 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET
Community Newspaper- Aid to Publishers
The Aid to Publishers program provides funding to eligible Canadian magazines, community newspapers, and digital publications to support the creation and distribution of Canadian editorial content. For community newspapers, funding is based on editorial expenses and the number of copies distributed.
- Deadline: March 16, 2026, 4 pm (ET)
Community Media Strategic Support Fund
Community Media Strategic Support Fund (CMSSF) provides funding to support strategic projects that strengthen the capacity and long-term sustainability of official language minority community media (OLMCM) across Canada. This fund is financed through the Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028 and administered by the Official Languages Consortium. Funding applications are evaluated independently by a panel of experts.
- Deadline: Friday, November 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (EDT).
Local Journalism Initiative (LJI)
Launched in 2019 by the Government of Canada, the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) supports the creation of original civic journalism content in underserved communities of the country, particularly those in news deserts, on local issues that do not receive adequate media coverage. Eligible media outlets may receive funding to hire journalists, employees or freelancers, who produce local civic content in the minority official language in underserved communities.
- Deadline: December 19, 2026
Community Media Strategic Support Fund - Round 7 - by invitation to qualifying English Language community media
For information contact: info@fasmc-cmssf.ca
December 11, 2023
Quebec Grants
Quick Access to All Québec-Related Grants
Program for a Well-Informed Youth
The Program for a Well-Informed Youth supports organizations, including newspapers and media publishers, in developing projects that strengthen youth media literacy and engagement with reliable news. The initiative funds efforts that help young Quebecers critically evaluate information and encourages the creation of accessible, youth-focused journalism that promotes informed communities.
- Deadline: Awaiting further updates.
Community Media Operating Assistance Program
The Community Media Financial Assistance Program supports community media organizations in maintaining their role as reliable sources of local and regional information by providing financial assistance to help community newspapers and media outlets address a myriad of fiscal challenges. The deadline for this program closes on March 31, 2027.
Operating Support for Indigenous Media
The Indigenous Media Operating Assistance Program provides operational funding to Indigenous media organizations producing and distributing local, cultural, and community-focused information. The program supports Indigenous print, online, radio, and television media.
- Deadline: Awaiting further updates.
One-Time Support Measure for Community Media
The One-Time Support Measure for Community Media provides emergency or strategic financial support to community media organizations facing temporary financial difficulties or undergoing a critical stage of development.
- Note: This is a one-time, non-renewable funding measure.
- Deadline: Awaiting further updates.
Support Program for Organizations Serving the English-Speaking Community
The Support Program for Organizations Serving the English-Speaking Communities provides core and project funding to organizations that strengthen the vitality of Quebec’s English-speaking communities. Eligible nonprofits, cooperatives, municipalities, and public institutions can receive support for various applicable initiatives.
- Deadline: Awaiting further updates.
Journalism Futures Fund
The Journalism Futures Fund is a philanthropic grant program that supports independent journalism organizations and projects serving underserved communities across Canada. Funding supports reporting initiatives, newsroom innovation, audience engagement, organizational capacity-building, and collaborative models that strengthen public-interest journalism.
- The application deadline is July 22nd, 2026.
Tax Credits
Tax Credit for Support of Written News Media
The Tax Credit for Support of Written News Media provides a refundable tax credit to eligible news organizations producing original written journalism in Quebec. The credit helps offset salary costs for eligible newsroom employees, with eligible corporations able to claim up to 35% of qualifying labour expenditures (subject to annual per-employee limits). The program supports the continued production of high-quality news content and the sustainability of Quebec’s written press.
- Deadline: No fixed deadline.
Apply to Join Quebec’s Established Community Media
The Application for Recognition as a Community Media Outlet allows eligible community newspapers and media organizations to obtain official recognition from the Government of Québec. This operates as a required accreditation step to access additional governmental support funding.
Deadline: Annual eligibility documents must be submitted before November 15 for validation of the community media list each January 1st.
https://www.quebec.ca/culture/medias/demande-adhesion-liste-medias-communautaires
Financial Assistance for the Employment of Immigrants/Individuals from Visible Minorities
The Financial Assistance Program for the Employment of Immigrants and Members of Visible Minorities provides wage subsidies and related financial support to Québec employers hiring eligible candidates who are immigrants or members of visible minorities. The program may help community newspapers and other employers support workplace integration by covering a portion of eligible salary costs.
- No fixed deadline. Employers can apply through Services Québec once they have identified an eligible candidate and position!
Becoming a Qualified Canadian Journalism Organization
The Qualified Canadian Journalism Organization (QCJO) Designation allows eligible Canadian news organizations to access federal journalism support measures, including the Canadian Journalism Labour Tax Credit and other tax benefits. This designation recognizes organizations that produce original news content and follow established journalistic standards.
- No fixed deadline: applications for QCJO designation can be submitted to the CRA on an ongoing basis.
Canadian Journalism Labour Tax Credit
The Canadian Journalism Labour Tax Credit (CJLTC) provides refundable tax credits to eligible Canadian journalism organizations that employ newsroom staff producing original written news content. The program supports the sustainability of independent journalism by reimbursing a portion of eligible newsroom labour costs for organizations designated as Qualified Canadian Journalism Organizations (QCJOs).
- No fixed deadline. Eligible organizations claim the credit when filing their corporate tax return after the end of their taxation year.