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CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership
Support for exporting Canadian television content
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 300,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2025
- Closing date : December 8, 2025
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides recoupable investment support of up to $300,000 for export-oriented audiovisual business models. It supports development, production, and international distribution of Canadian television content for Quebec-based applicants.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2025
- Closing date : December 8, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Montreal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of export-focused audiovisual content
- Production of Canadian television content for international markets
- International distribution of projects with television broadcast potential
- Marketing models and tools for audiovisual export
Documents Needed
- Proof of head office and decision-making centre
- Applicant description and export experience
- Business model description
- Financial projections and investment plan with recovery terms
- Proof of financing for the business model
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Production companies
- Distribution companies
- Canadian broadcasters
Who is not eligible
- Companies outside Quebec without the required Quebec-based control and head office
- Businesses that are not for-profit Canadian taxable corporations
- Applicants without the required audiovisual experience
- Distribution companies that do not hold rights to the project
Eligible expenses
- Development or production costs for content intended for international markets
- International distribution costs for eligible projects
- Export-related business model costs included in the project budget
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses already covered by government programs
- Travel costs, including flights and hotels
- Costs of maintaining a presence in a specific market
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by Quebecor Fund evaluators.
- Eligible projects are then submitted to the CMF for approval.
- Funding decisions are made through a selective process.
- Approved applicants must sign a binding agreement.
Additional information
- Applications can be filed at any time during the open period.
- Only one application is accepted per applicant per fiscal year.
- A second investment may be possible, depending on past recovery of contributions.
- Approved applicants must sign a legally binding agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership. 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-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership?
This program provides recoupable investment support of up to $300,000 for export-oriented audiovisual business models. It supports development, production, and international distribution of Canadian television content for Quebec-based applicants.
How much funding can be received?
CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 8, 2025.
Who is eligible for the CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership program?
To be eligible for the CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership program, you must:
Quebec-based for-profit company.
Production, distribution, or broadcasting business.
Export-oriented television content project.
What expenses are eligible under CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership?
Development of export-focused audiovisual content
Production of Canadian television content for international markets
International distribution of projects with television broadcast potential
Marketing models and tools for audiovisual export
Who can I contact for more information about the CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership?
You can contact Quebecor Fund by email at info@fondsquebecor.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership available?
The CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership program is available the province of Quebec.