Closed
CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership
Support for exporting Canadian television content
Last Update: April 29, 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.
/100
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
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 Canada Media Fund (CMF) by email at info@fondsquebecor.ca.
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.