The Inspirit Foundation announced that applications are now open for the Journalism Futures Fund, which will support small-to-medium organizations that produce impactful journalism, engage their audiences, are led by members of communities that are underserved in Canadian media, and have a strong vision for their future. Successful applicants will receive multi-year funding paired with capacity-strengthening support to increase their operational and financial resilience and deepen their audience engagement.

Who can apply?

  • Independent journalism organizations that are incorporated in Canada, produce original journalism in English or French and adhere to journalistic ethics guidelines.

Funding amounts:

  • Two to seven organizations will receive three-year grants of $50,000 to $200,000 CAD per year, plus access to capacity-strengthening support.

Key dates:

  • Organizational Funding stream opens: September 3, 2025
  • Introductory application deadline: September 29, 2025
  • Information sessions:
  • Full application: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit in late October, and will have five weeks to prepare their submission. Finalists will be invited to jury interviews.
  • Decision announcement: February 2026.

Official languages:

  • The Fund accepts applications in English or French.
  • Le Fonds accepte les candidatures en anglais ou en français.

For further information about the Journalism Futures Fund or to apply, click here.