grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
Partnering and Collaboration
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_single|grantors
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Financial support for the development of innovative and new Canadian content, including digital content, content representing minority groups and content destined for export markets.

grant_single_labels|projects

There are several projects and activities eligible for this grant:
  • Ideation Program supports the initial development phase of digital media projects.
  • Prototyping Program provides funding for the creation of interactive digital media prototypes.
  • Broadcaster Envelope Program - English and French supports production budgets for English and French language projects.
  • Slate Development Pilot Program assists in developing a slate of projects for production.
  • Commercial Projects Program funds interactive digital media commercial projects.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$450,000

Vancouver
Development of a virtual reality game exploring indigenous cultures

$240,000

Ottawa
Creating an online platform showcasing Francophone literature from Ottawa

$187,500

Toronto
Developing a mobile app game to teach financial literacy to teens

$187,500

Halifax
Prototyping an interactive educational app focusing on sustainable farming

$450,000

Montreal
Creating a digital series about immigrant experiences for export markets

$675,000

Calgary
Slate development of documentary films on climate change

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The eligibility criteria for this grant include:
  • Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
  • Project must meet the specific requirements of the selected program
  • Detailed budget and project plan
  • Other criteria as outlined in the program guidelines

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Companies eligible for this grant must be Canadian-based entities involved in content creation, production, or distribution for digital media, television, or film projects.
  • Content creation companies
  • Production companies
  • Distribution companies

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

Some types of companies may not be eligible for this grant:
  • Companies based outside of Canada
  • Companies not engaged in media or content creation
  • Individual contractors or freelancers

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include:
  • Production costs
  • Development costs
  • Marketing and promotion expenses
  • Salaries and wages related to the project
  • Equipment and technology costs

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • Companies engaged in illegal activities
  • Non-profit organizations

grant_single_labels|criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Applications are assessed based on project quality, market potential, feasibility, and financial considerations.
  • Project Quality
  • Market Potential
  • Feasibility
  • Financial Considerations

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Find a program - Identify the program that best suits your needs. - Funding is available for a wide variety of projects.
  • Step 2: Prepare application documents - Each program requires specific documents to be submitted. - Check the specific program page for document requirements.
  • Step 3: Apply online - Submit your application through Dialogue on Telefilm Canada’s website. - Follow the application instructions provided on the website.
Apply to this program