Canada Media Fund
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Funding for Canadian TV and digital media
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
Overview
Financial support for the development of innovative and new Canadian content, including digital content, content representing minority groups and content destined for export markets.
Activities funded
The Canada Media Fund offers a wide array of programs to support the creation, development, and production of digital and linear content. Eligible activities span from ideation to international co-production across multiple program streams.
- Conceptualization and prototyping of interactive digital media projects.
- Development and pre-development funding for linear content.
- Commercialization of interactive digital media and digital creator projects.
- Broadcaster envelope initiatives for content in diverse languages, including English and French.
- Indigenous content production and support for official language minority communities.
- Programs addressing racialized communities and regional production needs.
- Interactive and immersive content creation and video games business development.
- Export assistance and intellectual property production support for international markets.
- Sector development funds including accessibility support and changing narrative initiatives.
- International co-production incentives and sector development support.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 240,000
Creating an online platform showcasing Francophone literature from Ottawa
$ 450,000
Development of a virtual reality game exploring indigenous cultures
$ 187,500
Developing a mobile app game to teach financial literacy to teens
$ 187,500
Prototyping an interactive educational app focusing on sustainable farming
$ 450,000
Creating a digital series about immigrant experiences for export markets
$ 675,000
Slate development of documentary films on climate change
Eligibility
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
Who is eligible?
Creators, producers, broadcasters, and distributors who are involved in generating media content for both Canadian and global audiences can apply to the programs offered by the Canada Media Fund (CMF). These programs cover a broad spectrum including ideation, creation, and industry development across both linear and interactive digital media formats.Who is not eligible
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
Eligible expenses
Eligible projects for this grant focus on the spheres of digital media innovation, content creation across various forms, and sectoral and international development. These initiatives support a collaborative environment for content creation intended for both Canadian and global audiences.
- Interactive Digital Media: Ideation, Conceptualization, and Prototyping Programs.
- Linear content creation: Broadcaster Envelope Programs covering diverse languages, as well as English and French productions.
- Development and Predevelopment Funding: Initiatives like the Slate Development Pilot Program aimed at early-stage content development.
- Creation-focused support: Programs for Commercial Projects, Digital Creators, and Innovation & Experimentation in digital media.
- Indigenous Content: Specialized funding programs supporting Indigenous productions.
- Official Language Minority Communities Production Funding: Support for productions serving minority language groups.
- Grant programs focused on racialized communities and regional production funding.
- Industry sector development: Focus on predevelopment for TV series and documentary productions, accessibility support, and sector development.
- International collaboration: Incentives for partnering with international content creators.
Selection 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
How to apply
1
Find a Program
- Identify the program that aligns with your project needs, whether it’s for a digital web series, AR/VR, or film production.
- Review the specific program guidelines and requirements.
2
Prepare Application Documents
- Gather the required documents as specified on each program's page.
- Ensure that all documents are complete and meet the format requirements.
3
Apply Online
- Access the Dialogue portal on Telefilm Canada's website.
- Complete the online application form with the necessary details.
- Upload the prepared documents to accompany your application.
- Submit the application before the specified deadline.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- CMF provides detailed transparency on program budget allocations and any changes through their annual guidelines.
- For international collaborations, there are specific incentives available to encourage co-productions with international partners.
- Applicants interested in envelope administration for broadcaster performance can find more information specific to broadcaster needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Media Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Media Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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