Changing Narratives Fund
The Changing Narratives Fund (CNF) is a distinct stream under the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) that seeks to cultivate a media landscape that authentically reflects the diversity of Canada’s peoples, experiences, and cultures.
The CNF-LJI stream will provide funding to eligible Canadian media organizations to hire Indigenous Peoples, Black, racialized, ethno-religious minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities as journalists to produce civic journalism for underserved communities.
These organizations will offer mentoring, training, and professional development activities to increase their participation in the media sector at all career stages.
Find more details in the program guidelines below.
ASSESSMENT AND
SELECTION PROCESS
ELIGIBILITY
DEADLINE
December 21, 2025
CONTACT
Looking to apply to the CNF – LJI stream?
Do you have questions about your media organization’s eligibility?
Please contact LJI Coordinator Francella Fiallos for more information!
Send an email to francella@crfc-fcrc.ca to set up a phone call or video call.
MAILING LIST
Please sign up to the mailing list to receive updates about the LJI and the CNF – LJI stream.
RESOURCES
This program has been made possible by the Government of Canada.
