The Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) has been supported by 24 federal government grants, totaling $69,600,944. Top recipients include the CANADIAN NEWS MEDIA ASSOCIATION, COMMUNITY RADIO FUND OF CANADA INC. / LE FONDS CANADIEN DE LA RADIO COMMUNAUTAIRE INC., and the NATIONAL ETHNIC PRESS AND MEDIA COUNCIL OF CANADA. These grants are primarily administered by Canadian Heritage.
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Local Journalism Initiative
SaveTotal Grants
24
Total Amount
$69.6M
Provinces Served
2
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CANADIAN NEWS MEDIA ASSOCIATION | 4 | $41.7M |
| 2 | COMMUNITY RADIO FUND OF CANADA INC. / LE FONDS CANADIEN DE LA RADIO COMMUNAUTAIRE INC. | 4 | $8.8M |
| 3 | NATIONAL ETHNIC PRESS AND MEDIA COUNCIL OF CANADA | 4 | $6.6M |
| 4 | CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY TELEVISION USERS AND STATIONS (CACTUS) | 4 | $5.7M |
| 5 | ASSOCIATION DE LA PRESSE FRANCOPHONE | 3 | $2.5M |
| 6 | QUÉBEC COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION (QCNA) | 3 | $2.5M |
| 7 | RÉSEAU.PRESSE | 1 | $1.2M |
| 8 | QUEBEC COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION (QCNA) | 1 | $600.0K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 16 | $60.8M | 87% |
| QC | 8 | $8.8M | 13% |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
COMMUNITY RADIO FUND OF CANADA INC. / LE FONDS CANADIEN DE LA RADIO COMMUNAUTAIRE INC.
$3.0M
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COMMUNITY RADIO FUND OF CANADA INC. / LE FONDS CANADIEN DE LA RADIO COMMUNAUTAIRE INC.
$2.0M
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COMMUNITY RADIO FUND OF CANADA INC. / LE FONDS CANADIEN DE LA RADIO COMMUNAUTAIRE INC.
$2.0M
--
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY TELEVISION USERS AND STATIONS (CACTUS)
$1.8M
--
COMMUNITY RADIO FUND OF CANADA INC. / LE FONDS CANADIEN DE LA RADIO COMMUNAUTAIRE INC.
$1.8M
--
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY TELEVISION USERS AND STATIONS (CACTUS)
$1.8M
--
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY TELEVISION USERS AND STATIONS (CACTUS)
$1.2M
--
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY TELEVISION USERS AND STATIONS (CACTUS)
$900.0K
--
CANADIAN NEWS MEDIA ASSOCIATION
$21.6M--
Local Journalism Initiative
CANADIAN NEWS MEDIA ASSOCIATION
$14.4M--
Local Journalism Initiative
CANADIAN NEWS MEDIA ASSOCIATION
$3.3M--
Local Journalism Initiative
COMMUNITY RADIO FUND OF CANADA INC. / LE FONDS CANADIEN DE LA RADIO COMMUNAUTAIRE INC.
$3.0M--
Local Journalism Initiative
CANADIAN NEWS MEDIA ASSOCIATION
$2.4M--
Local Journalism Initiative
COMMUNITY RADIO FUND OF CANADA INC. / LE FONDS CANADIEN DE LA RADIO COMMUNAUTAIRE INC.
$2.0M--
Local Journalism Initiative
COMMUNITY RADIO FUND OF CANADA INC. / LE FONDS CANADIEN DE LA RADIO COMMUNAUTAIRE INC.
$2.0M--
Local Journalism Initiative
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY TELEVISION USERS AND STATIONS (CACTUS)
$1.8M--
Local Journalism Initiative
NATIONAL ETHNIC PRESS AND MEDIA COUNCIL OF CANADA
$1.8M--
Local Journalism Initiative
NATIONAL ETHNIC PRESS AND MEDIA COUNCIL OF CANADA
$1.8M--
Local Journalism Initiative
COMMUNITY RADIO FUND OF CANADA INC. / LE FONDS CANADIEN DE LA RADIO COMMUNAUTAIRE INC.
$1.8M--
Local Journalism Initiative
NATIONAL ETHNIC PRESS AND MEDIA COUNCIL OF CANADA
$1.8M--
Local Journalism Initiative
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY TELEVISION USERS AND STATIONS (CACTUS)
$1.8M--
Local Journalism Initiative
RÉSEAU.PRESSE
$1.2M--
Local Journalism Initiative
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY TELEVISION USERS AND STATIONS (CACTUS)
$1.2M--
Local Journalism Initiative
NATIONAL ETHNIC PRESS AND MEDIA COUNCIL OF CANADA
$1.2M--
Local Journalism Initiative
ASSOCIATION DE LA PRESSE FRANCOPHONE
$1.0M--
Local Journalism Initiative
QUÉBEC COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION (QCNA)
$1.0M--
Local Journalism Initiative
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY TELEVISION USERS AND STATIONS (CACTUS)
$900.0K--
Local Journalism Initiative
QUÉBEC COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION (QCNA)
$900.0K--
Local Journalism Initiative
ASSOCIATION DE LA PRESSE FRANCOPHONE
$900.0K--
Local Journalism Initiative
ASSOCIATION DE LA PRESSE FRANCOPHONE
$600.0K--
Local Journalism Initiative
QUEBEC COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION (QCNA)
$600.0K--
Local Journalism Initiative
QUÉBEC COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION (QCNA)
$600.0K--
Local Journalism Initiative
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