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CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program
Pilot Program for Mid-career Digital Content Creation
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 30, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The Program Pilot for Digital Creation offers up to $20,000 in funding, aimed at supporting mid-career digital content creators in Canada who produce short videos for social media platforms. Eligible activities include video content creation, business growth, and marketing initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop an online presence
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 30, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- 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
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation and publication of a minimum of four new, original, edited videos designed primarily for social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, within recognized genres (drama, documentary, children’s/youth programming, or performing arts/variety).
- Implementation of activities to grow social media audience reach and engagement over a six-month period.
- Business development initiatives aimed at increasing monetization opportunities and professionalizing digital content operations.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian for-profit corporations active in digital content creation for social media
Who is not eligible
- Individuals, groups of individuals, or sole proprietorships that have not incorporated as a company prior to contract signing.
- Applicants who received funding from the Digital Creators Pilot Program (PPCN) in 2023-2024.
- Companies not controlled by Canadians or not headquartered in Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Labour costs for content creation, including scriptwriting, filming, editing, and post-production.
- Rental of equipment or shooting locations.
- Purchase of equipment (up to 20% of total eligible expenses).
- Reasonable expenses related to environmentally sustainable practices or hiring staff dedicated to such activities.
- Incorporation costs if the company is not already incorporated.
- Labour costs for company operations, such as hiring a production assistant or social media manager.
- Fees for marketing or branding consultants.
- Legal and accounting service fees.
- Software subscription fees.
- Marketing and promotion expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies based in Canada
Additional information
- Beneficiaries are required to submit a final report and a cost report at the end of the publishing period.
- Interim success reports must be provided for two years following the submission of the final report.
- 1/3 of program funds are allocated to French-language applicants or content.
- The contribution agreement must be signed by the applicant directly and not by an agency or third party.
Frequently Asked Questions about the CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program. 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 CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program?
The Program Pilot for Digital Creation offers up to $20,000 in funding, aimed at supporting mid-career digital content creators in Canada who produce short videos for social media platforms. Eligible activities include video content creation, business growth, and marketing initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 30, 2024.
Who is eligible for the CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program program?
To be eligible for the CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program program, you must:
Must be a for-profit Canadian corporation, controlled by Canadians
Head office located in Canada
All stakeholders must be 18 years or older
What expenses are eligible under CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program?
Creation and publication of a minimum of four new, original, edited videos designed primarily for social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, within recognized genres (drama, documentary, children’s/youth programming, or performing arts/variety).
Implementation of activities to grow social media audience reach and engagement over a six-month period.
Business development initiatives aimed at increasing monetization opportunities and professionalizing digital content operations.
Who can I contact for more information about the CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program?
You can contact Canada Media Fund (CMF).
Where is the CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program available?
The CMF — Digital Creators Pilot Program program is available across Canada.
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