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NOTE: News Media Canada staff are working remotely. Please submit applications in confidence by email only to lji@newsmediacanada.ca.
UPDATE: Application deadline extended to Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
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Applications are being sought for new and renewal projects from Quebec French media outlets, English media outlets from the rest of Canada, and Indigenous media outlets across the country. All projects in this round should be completed by March 31, 2024.
Print and digital news media are eligible to apply for funding to News Media Canada. Applications are due on Friday, February 17, 2023 Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
Applicants are required to:
- review the Local Journalism Initiative – Application Guidelines 2023-2024;
- complete the Local Journalism Initiative – Application Form 2023-2024;
- save the Application Form as a PDF, digitally sign it, and email it to News Media Canada.
Additional information and documents, such as circulation audit reports, website traffic audit reports, brand reports, media kit or additional issues may be required to determine the eligibility of a publication.
Application deadline
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
When an application deadline falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, it is extended to the following working day.
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1-877-305-2262 ext. 3327
Agents are available to answer your questions, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).