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Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 400,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 28, 2026
- Closing date : May 14, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports one-off auteur documentaries in English or French. Maximum funding is the lesser of 49% of eligible costs or $400,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 49% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 28, 2026
- Closing date : May 14, 2026
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
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production of one-off auteur or creative documentaries
Documents Needed
- Completed Dialogue application form
- Broadcast Licence Agreement Form (BAF), if applicable
- Distributor Agreement Form (DAF), if applicable
- Detailed production budget
- Cash flow
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian production companies
- Canadian broadcasters
Who is not eligible
- Broadcaster-affiliated programming
- In-house programming
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Broadcast-affiliated programming
- In-house programming
- Mini-series
- Sponsored productions
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a selective process.
- Projects are assessed against the evaluation grid.
- Funding decisions are based on market interest, team, community and sustainability, and creative elements.
- Approved applicants must sign the CMF financing agreement before funding is finalized.
Additional information
- Selective program.
- Applicants may need to use Dialogue and linked broadcaster/distributor forms.
- PERSONA-ID may be used for key personnel self-identification.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CMF — POV Program Program
What is the CMF — POV Program?
Supports one-off auteur documentaries in English or French. Maximum funding is the lesser of 49% of eligible costs or $400,000.
How much funding can be received?
CMF — POV Program Funds up to 49% of admissible expenses, capped at $400,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 14, 2026.
Who is eligible for the CMF — POV Program program?
To be eligible for the CMF — POV Program program, you must:
One-off auteur documentary
English or French production
Minimum third-party Canadian financing
What expenses are eligible under CMF — POV Program?
Production of one-off auteur or creative documentaries
Who can I contact for more information about the CMF — POV Program?
You can contact Canada Media Fund (CMF) by email at cmf.fmc.coordination@telefilm.ca.
Where is the CMF — POV Program available?
The CMF — POV Program program is available across Canada.