Business Innovation

Business Innovation offers support for projects to eligible small and mid-sized printed magazine and digital periodical publishers. This component encourages innovation to adapt to changing market conditions and contributes to the diversity of content sought by Canadian readers.

For more detailed program information including eligibility criteria, please see: Business Innovation Applicant's Guide (2013/2014)

Before completing the following forms and sending in your application, read the Business Innovation Applicant's Guide carefully, including the definitions to ensure that you meet the CPF and Business Innovation objectives, eligibility criteria and funding conditions.

If problems occur while accessing the forms, please contact us by email at
fcp-cpf@canadianheritage.gc.ca or by phone at 1 800-641-9221 (toll free in Canada).

Application forms

Business Innovation for Print Periodicals

• Application form – Appendix A1 [Accessible PDF,  419 KB]
• Project proposal form – Appendix B1 [Accessible PDF, 201 KB]
• Detailed expenses – Appendix C [Accessible PDF, 316 KB]
• Detailed revenues – Appendix D [Accessible PDF, 261 KB]

Business Innovation for Digital Periodicals

• Application form – Appendix A2 [Accessible PDF, 411 KB]
• Project proposal form – Appendix B2  [Accessible PDF, 201 KB]
• Detailed expenses – Appendix C [Accessible PDF, 316 KB]
• Detailed revenues – Appendix D [Accessible PDF, 261 KB]

Application deadline

It is recommended to submit your application at least four months prior to the project start date. Failure to do so may lead to your project not being considered for funding.

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