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Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French
Funding for Canadian linear productions in English and French
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Up to 84% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 14, 2026
- Closing date : December 8, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides broadcaster envelope funding for Canadian linear productions in English and French, with a maximum contribution of 49% of eligible costs, or 60% for educational broadcasters. It supports drama, documentary, children and youth, and variety and performing arts projects, including related market commitment and selected marketing costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Up to 84% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 14, 2026
- Closing date : December 8, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production of Canadian linear audiovisual content
- Drama, documentary, children and youth, variety and performing arts
- Projects with broadcaster support and market commitment
- Related digital content linked to the linear project
Documents Needed
- Electronic application form with PERSONA-ID number(s)
- Approved Broadcaster Agreement Form (BAF)
- Broadcast licence agreement(s)
- Distributor Agreement Form (DAF), if applicable
- Production budget and financing documents
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian production companies
- Canadian broadcasters
- Educational broadcasters
- Independent producers
Who is not eligible
- Service companies without rights ownership
- Organizations not under Canadian control
- Projects outside eligible genres
- Applicants with ineligible broadcaster or distributor arrangements
Eligible expenses
- Production and post-production costs
- Marketing and unit publicity costs
- Versioning, dubbing, and closed captioning
- Related digital content costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Prizes awarded to individuals
- Gift items for the public, cast, or crew
- Non-Canadian costs not separately eligible
- Already financed marketing costs
Selection criteria
- Performance-based broadcaster allocation
- Project market commitment and credit share
- Genre-specific envelope availability
- Compliance with program rules
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application
- Complete the Dialogue application form.
- Gather required program documents and supporting materials.
- Step 2: Secure broadcaster approval
- Create and submit a BAF in Dialogue.
- Have the broadcaster approve the BAF before linking it to the application.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Link the approved BAF to the funding application.
- Submit the completed application in Dialogue before the deadline.
- Step 4: Follow up after submission
- Respond to any requests for missing information.
- Wait for the CMF review and decision.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assigned to business analysts upon receipt.
- The CMF may request additional information during review.
- Approved projects require a signed financing agreement.
- Funding is paid directly to the applicant.
Additional information
- PERSONA-ID may be used for eligibility and reporting.
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants receive no acknowledgement of receipt.
- Selected projects must sign a financing agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French Program
What is the Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French?
This program provides broadcaster envelope funding for Canadian linear productions in English and French, with a maximum contribution of 49% of eligible costs, or 60% for educational broadcasters. It supports drama, documentary, children and youth, and variety and performing arts projects, including related market commitment and selected marketing costs.
How much funding can be received?
Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French Funds up to 84% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is December 8, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French program?
To be eligible for the Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French program, you must:
Canadian-controlled applicant
Canadian-headquartered
Eligible market commitment
What expenses are eligible under Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French?
Production of Canadian linear audiovisual content
Drama, documentary, children and youth, variety and performing arts
Projects with broadcaster support and market commitment
Related digital content linked to the linear project
Who can I contact for more information about the Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French?
You can contact Canada Media Fund (CMF) by email at cmf.fmc.coordination@telefilm.ca.
Where is the Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French available?
The Broadcaster Envelope Program – English and French program is available across Canada.