Ontario Creates is continuing to support the creative industries as they recover from the challenges presented by COVID-19. Companies will be permitted to budget funds for operations-related costs to a reasonable extent. Project outcomes should account for these types of necessary expenses.

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 meets 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

May 31, 2022 by 5:00 pm ET

Funding Available

Successful applicants are eligible to receive up to $75,000, 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.

Magazine publishers may also be eligible to apply to the Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Fund. Click here for more details.

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.

Information Sessions

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to watch the pre-recorded Information Session below and attend the Ontario Creates Magazine fund webinar ‘Application Tips + Q&A’. Please complete the online registration form by 5:00 pm ET on the day prior to the webinar. 

Attending an Information Session is not a substitute for reading the guidelines. Please read the guidelines.

Ontario Creates will be hosting four “Office Hours” webinars where applicants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Magazine Fund. To make best use of the time, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to read the guidelines and watch the pre-recorded Information Session in advance. Please complete the online registration form by 5:00 pm on the day prior to the webinar.

If you are interested in attending an Ontario Creates event but require it be conducted in French please send a request to programs2@ontariocreates.ca by April 16, 2022 and arrangements will be made to schedule an additional session on an alternate date.

If you are interested in attending an Ontario Creates webinar or Office Hours session and have additional accessibility issues that need to be considered, please contact us as above.

• Application Form/Online Application Portal

Enquiries

Matt Hilliard-Forde
Program Consultant
Industry Initiatives
Phone: 416-642-6627
mhilliard-forde@ontariocreates.ca

Enquiries regarding the Online Application Portal (OAP) should be directed to applyhelp@ontariocreates.ca

To receive notification of upcoming deadlines and program updates, please register here with your complete contact information, including your full name, company name and telephone number, as well as the name of the program you are interested in.