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Canada Media Fund (CMF) - Changing Narratives Fund (CNF)

Supports diverse creators with mentorship and professional development opportunities
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 15, 2025
  • Closing date : July 31, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

The Canada Media Fund - Changing Narratives Fund offers up to $10 million over three years to support mentorship, training, and professional development initiatives for diverse communities in Canada’s media and culture sectors. The program aims to foster authentic representation, increase participation, and develop skills through activities such as mentorship, training, and work placements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 15, 2025
  • Closing date : July 31, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Other Racialized Persons
  • Black Canadians
  • 2SLGBTQI+
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Mentorship programs for diverse creators in the audiovisual sector.
  • Training and professional development initiatives targeting diverse communities at all career stages.
  • Work placement opportunities for members of underrepresented groups in media and cultural industries.
  • Innovative activities that build capacity and foster resilience within the Canadian audiovisual industry.
  • Projects that promote the authentic representation of diverse stories and perspectives in media and cultural productions.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Companies and organizations in the television, digital media, screen industry, and cinematic production sectors
  • Organizations in the written press, community radio, community television, and online news service industries
  • Organizations in the magazine and (non-daily) community newspaper industries

Eligible expenses

  • Costs related to mentorship programs for diverse communities in the audiovisual, media, magazine, and newspaper industries.
  • Expenses for training and professional development activities aimed at increasing skills and participation of diverse creators.
  • Funding for work placements to support industry experience and career advancement for members of underrepresented groups.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Companies operating in Canada.

Additional information

  • The application period for the Changing Narratives Fund runs from July 15, 2025, to July 31, 2025, and covers both the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 award years.
  • Support for accessibility or accommodations during the application process is available for applicants who require it.
  • The fund is part of a $10 million commitment over three years, starting in 2024-2025, as allocated by Budget 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Media Fund (CMF) - Changing Narratives Fund (CNF) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Media Fund (CMF) - Changing Narratives Fund (CNF). 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.

What is the Canada Media Fund (CMF) - Changing Narratives Fund (CNF)?

The Canada Media Fund - Changing Narratives Fund offers up to $10 million over three years to support mentorship, training, and professional development initiatives for diverse communities in Canada’s media and culture sectors. The program aims to foster authentic representation, increase participation, and develop skills through activities such as mentorship, training, and work placements.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was July 31, 2025.

Who is eligible for the Canada Media Fund (CMF) - Changing Narratives Fund (CNF) program?

To be eligible for the Canada Media Fund (CMF) - Changing Narratives Fund (CNF) program, you must: Organizations representing diverse communities (Indigenous, Black, racialized, ethno-religious minority, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+) Projects must focus on mentorship, training, or professional development in Canada's media and culture sectors

What expenses are eligible under Canada Media Fund (CMF) - Changing Narratives Fund (CNF)?

Mentorship programs for diverse creators in the audiovisual sector. Training and professional development initiatives targeting diverse communities at all career stages. Work placement opportunities for members of underrepresented groups in media and cultural industries. Innovative activities that build capacity and foster resilience within the Canadian audiovisual industry. Projects that promote the authentic representation of diverse stories and perspectives in media and cultural productions.

Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Media Fund (CMF) - Changing Narratives Fund (CNF)?

You can contact Canadian Heritage (PCH).

Where is the Canada Media Fund (CMF) - Changing Narratives Fund (CNF) available?

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) - Changing Narratives Fund (CNF) program is available across Canada.

Is the Canada Media Fund (CMF) - Changing Narratives Fund (CNF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Canada Media Fund (CMF) - Changing Narratives Fund (CNF) is a Grant and Funding

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