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Apply for funding to help cover operating and specific business development related expenses related to the production of magazines.
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.
The 2022-23 intake period opens May 15 and closes June 27, 2022 at 11:59 pm.
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 the actual spend for allowable editorial content 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.
To be considered eligible, your organization must be primarily involved in the production of magazines.
Your organization must also:
Eligible expenses for core funding include all normal operating expenses, including but not limited to:
In addition to regular core operational activities, specific business development activities are included as eligible activities. Applicants may utilize up to 20% of their approved grant for business development activities. This includes initiatives that increase revenues, contribute to growth in terms of business expansion, and increase profitability by building strategic partnerships and making strategic business decisions.
Expenses for business development activities, if claimed, are not eligible for support under the Cultural Industry Organizations Project Grant.
Review the Magazine Publishers Operating Grant Guidelines to review the program and application requirements.
New applicants need to set up an online profile before filling out an application. To do this, email [email protected] with the following information:
Your login credentials will be emailed to you.
Login to the Online Grant Application System to begin your application.
Submission details will be updated accordingly.
Faxed, emailed, late or incomplete applications are not accepted.
Your application will be assessed and funding calculated based on the funding formula and the information provided in the application package.
Applicants will be notified in writing of the result of their application and funding status after all recommendations have been approved.
Grant recipients may meet reporting requirements in one of 2 ways:
Connect with us if you have questions about the Culture Industry Grants:
Phone: 780-422-8584
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]
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