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CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC)
Selective audiovisual funding for Black and racialized communities
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 750,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 15, 2026
- Closing date : December 8, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports audiovisual production led by Black and racialized communities. Maximum funding is $750,000 for drama and animation, or $550,000 for documentary, variety and performing arts, and children and youth projects.
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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 a new product or service
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : September 15, 2026
- Closing date : December 8, 2026
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
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- English- and French-language audiovisual production.
- Production by companies owned and controlled by Black people and people of colour.
Documents Needed
- Community Engagement Plan
- Declaration of Canadian status and corporate information, if applicable
- Narrative Positioning Statement
- Narrative Positioning Attestation
- Sustainability Plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Black-owned production companies
- Companies owned and controlled by people of colour
- Canadian production companies
- Canadian broadcasters
Who is not eligible
- Production companies not owned and controlled by Black or racialized owners
- Projects with a non-Black or non-racialized final decision maker
- Projects previously funded by the CMF in an earlier fiscal year
Eligible expenses
- Apprentice positions for members of Black and racialized communities
- Eligible production costs under the CMF business policies
- Eligible marketing expenses
- Reasonable environmentally sustainable costs
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a selective process.
- Projects are evaluated by a jury made up of members of Black and racialized communities.
- Funding decisions are based on the evaluation grid and available program funds.
- Selected projects must meet the program’s funding agreement requirements before funding is finalized.
Additional information
- The program is selective.
- Development and predevelopment support is available through a separate funding stream.
- PERSONA-ID may be used in the application process.
- Accessibility support is available for applicants who need it.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC) Program
What is the CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC)?
Supports audiovisual production led by Black and racialized communities. Maximum funding is $750,000 for drama and animation, or $550,000 for documentary, variety and performing arts, and children and youth projects.
How much funding can be received?
CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC) Funds up to 60.000004% of admissible expenses, capped at $750,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on September 15, 2026.
Who is eligible for the CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC) program?
To be eligible for the CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC) program, you must:
Owned and controlled by Black or racialized owners
Black or racialized writer or director
Meets market commitment threshold
What expenses are eligible under CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC)?
English- and French-language audiovisual production.
Production by companies owned and controlled by Black people and people of colour.
Who can I contact for more information about the CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC)?
You can contact Canada Media Fund (CMF) by email at cmf.fmc.coordination@telefilm.ca.
Where is the CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC) available?
The CMF — Program for Racialized Communities (PRC) program is available across Canada.