Aid to Publishers Application Guide, 2010‑2011

A. Canada Periodical Fund: Overview

1. Welcome to the Canada Periodical Fund
2. Program objective
3. Program components
4. How to contact us

B. Eligibility Criteria

1. Introduction
2. Eligibility criteria for publishers
3. Eligibility criteria for publications
   1. Paid or request circulation
   2. Ineligible publications
4. Minister’s discretion and decisions

C. How to Apply: Current Recipients of CMF and PAP

1. Is your publication a “current recipient”?
2. Wait to receive an attestation form by email
3. If you do not receive an attestation form
4. Documents required for a complete application
5. Send your application by the deadline
6. Funding amounts in 2010-2011

D. How to Apply: Standard Process

1. Who should use this application process
2. Be familiar with the eligibility rules and funding conditions
3. If required, have your circulation audited
4. Measure the content of each publication
5. Complete the application form
6. Documents required for a complete application
7. Send your application by the deadline
8. How the information you provide could be used
   1. Disclosure of information within the Government of Canada
   2. Information that could be made public
   3. Access to information requests
   4. Protection of personal information

E. If you Receive Funding

1. How funding amounts are determined
   1. Copies counted in the formula
   2. Maximum amounts
2. Types of funding
3. Timing and frequency of payments
4. How funding can be spent
   1. Eligible publications
   2. Eligible activities
   3. Timing of spending
5. Acknowledgement of support
6. Audits
7. Evaluations of the program
8. Change of ownership

F. Definitions