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CMF — Commercial Projects Program
Funding Canadian digital media projects with commercial potential
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 30, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The Programme pour les Projets Commerciaux aims to fund Canadian interactive digital media projects with high potential for commercial success, covering up to 75% of eligible expenses or a maximum of $1.5 million. Eligible activities include creating a final marketable version of the project, localization, and initial marketing or commercialization efforts.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 30, 2024
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
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of a final, market-ready interactive digital media project.
- Localization of the project.
- Initial marketing and commercialization activities.
Documents Needed
- Dialogue application form.
- Narrative Positioning Attestation.
- Narrative Positioning Statement.
- Community Engagement Plan.
- Sustainability Plan.
- Detailed project summary, history, team description, and CVs.
- Budget and cash flow.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian interactive digital media production companies.
- Applicants with a prior publicly released project similar to the proposed one.
- Applicants in the Main Stream of the Commercial Projects Program.
Eligible expenses
- Content research and preparation.
- Project team salaries, benefits, and contracts.
- Technological infrastructure, hardware, and software.
- Travel and accommodation.
- Project audit fees and other technical or administrative costs.
- Localization, marketing, and promotion.
- Environmental sustainability-related costs and related hires.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive selection process.
- Eligible projects are assessed against an evaluation grid.
- Applicants receive a decision after the review process.
- Approved projects proceed to contract signature.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The Programme allows a maximum contribution of 75% of the eligible expenses or up to 1.5 million dollars, whichever is lesser.
- Admissible projects can reapply to different programs if previously refused, but not during the same application periods for both the Programme for commercial projects and the Programme for innovation and experimentation.
- Projects rejected twice for specific activities since 2010-2011 cannot reapply for funding for the same activity.
- Up to 50% of the budget can be committed during the initial application round, with the remainder allocated to subsequent submissions.
- Applicants must commit to community engagement and sustainability measures, with reports confirming actions taken.
- A letter of intent from a third-party publisher or distributor is necessary, though financial commitment is not required, and alternatives must be clearly outlined if this requirement is waived.
Frequently Asked Questions about the CMF — Commercial Projects Program Program
What is the CMF — Commercial Projects Program?
The Programme pour les Projets Commerciaux aims to fund Canadian interactive digital media projects with high potential for commercial success, covering up to 75% of eligible expenses or a maximum of $1.5 million. Eligible activities include creating a final marketable version of the project, localization, and initial marketing or commercialization efforts.
How much funding can be received?
CMF — Commercial Projects Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the CMF — Commercial Projects Program program?
To be eligible for the CMF — Commercial Projects Program program, you must:
The applicant must meet the criteria outlined in section 3.1 of the MNI - Main Module.
A third-party publisher or distributor must provide a letter of intent to market and actively promote the project.
What expenses are eligible under CMF — Commercial Projects Program?
Creation of a final, market-ready interactive digital media project.
Localization of the project.
Initial marketing and commercialization activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the CMF — Commercial Projects Program?
You can contact Canada Media Fund (CMF).
Where is the CMF — Commercial Projects Program available?
The CMF — Commercial Projects Program program is available across Canada.
Is the CMF — Commercial Projects Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CMF — Commercial Projects Program is a Grant and Funding