Aid for the pluralism of the regional and local press
It targets in particular weeklies published one to three times a week and more than 40 times a year, as well as other frequencies of four to forty issues a year. Publications must be registered with the CPPAP (Joint Commission for Publications and Press Agencies) and be of a political and general information nature.
The Ministry of Culture supports the single-copy distribution of the regional and local press to help ensure pluralism of information. The scheme concerns periodicals meeting the regulatory criteria, not daily newspapers.
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Who can apply
Associations or companies publishing regional and local publications other than daily newspapers, written in French or in a regional language used in France, registered with the CPPAP and classified as political and general information.
Eligibility conditions
The criteria vary with frequency and section. The publication must meet the distribution and classification conditions set by the scheme; consult the ministry’s page and the texts in force.
What the scheme covers
The operating aid supports the distribution of regional and local titles, notably single-copy sales according to the applicable sections. The calculation depends on paid circulation and the capping rules specific to each section.
Amount and funding terms
The budget announced for the scheme is €1.47 million, shared among around 230 beneficiaries. The individual amount depends on the section and paid circulation; it is not the same flat rate for every publication.
How to apply
Prepare the publisher’s and publication’s identification details, circulation data and the required CPPAP documents. The official page states that the 2026 application window has closed; wait for the next timetable to be published before sending an application.
Timeline
For 2026, applications were open from 10 August to 30 September 2026 at 23:59 and have now closed. The decree of 8 August 2026 extends the scheme until 31 December 2027; the next campaign is to be confirmed.
Key facts
- Funder
- Ministère de la Culture
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 campaign still open?
No, the ministry states that the 2026 application window closed on 30 September 2026.
Are daily newspapers concerned?
No, this aid targets regional and local periodicals other than daily newspapers.
How is the aid calculated?
The amount varies with the section, frequency and paid circulation.
Official source
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