How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $300000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership?

CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership is funded by Quebecor Fund, Canada Media Fund (CMF)

What are CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a production or distribution company or Canadian broadcaster with more than 5 years of operation or the principal(s) must have more than 15 years of experience in the audiovisual sector. The applicant must be a for-profit Canadian-controlled corporation, having its head office, control, and central decision-making in Quebec. The applicant must be in good standing with all applicable talent and industry associations and guilds.

CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Montreal, QC

CMF-Quebecor supports Quebec content export for TV platforms

CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $300,000
Up to 40% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : April 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2025

Financing Type

Partnering and Collaboration

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries

Grant Providers

Quebecor Fund
Canada Media Fund (CMF)

Program status

Closed

Overview of the CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership program

The CMF-Quebecor Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership offers Quebec-based applicants support to promote the export of Canadian television content internationally, with a maximum contribution of 40% of the project's eligible costs or up to $300,000. Eligible activities include the development, production, and international distribution of content aimed at securing a license fee from a Canadian broadcaster.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant provides financial assistance in the form of a recoupable investment, facilitating the export of Canadian media content. The financial contribution is designed to support the business model's financial structure, allowing for adaptability on terms.

The maximum contribution from CMF and QF is the lesser of 40% of the Project’s Eligible Costs or $300,000 per project.
Assistance is offered as a recoupable investment, with repayment terms to be negotiated case-by-case between the applicant and the funding partners.
Eligible Costs include export-related expenses such as the development and/or production of content for international markets and the international distribution of projects aiming for a License Fee from an eligible Canadian Broadcaster.
Excludes reimbursement for costs covered by other government programs, travel expenses, and costs for maintaining a presence in a given market.

Eligible projects & activities

Eligible projects for the CMF-Quebecor Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership are centered on supporting business models that enhance the export of Canadian content designed for television platforms. The initiative primarily aims to promote the development and international distribution of audiovisual content by Quebec-based producers.

Development of content intended for international markets.
Production of Canadian audiovisual works for export purposes.
International distribution of projects with a focus on securing a license fee from a Canadian broadcaster.

Eligibility criteria of the CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership program

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements that the applicant must meet.

The applicant must be either a production or distribution company, or a Canadian Broadcaster.
The company must be more than 5 years old, or its principal(s) must have more than 15 years of experience in the audiovisual sector.
The applicant must be a for-profit, taxable Canadian corporation under the Income Tax Act of Canada.
The applicant must be Canadian-controlled as defined by sections 26 to 28 of the Investment Canada Act.
The head office, control, and central decision-making of the company must be located in Quebec.
The applicant must be in good standing with all relevant talent and industry associations and guilds.
If the applicant is a distribution entity, it must hold the distribution rights to the project(s) that is the subject of the application.

Who is eligible?

This grant specifically targets Quebec-based production or distribution companies, or Canadian broadcasters, focusing on the export of Canadian audiovisual content for television. Eligible applicants must meet certain conditions related to their establishment, structure, and location.

Production or distribution companies, or Canadian broadcasters with a history of more than 5 years or whose principal has over 15 years of experience in the audiovisual sector.
Entities that are for-profit and taxable Canadian corporations under the Income Tax Act.
Canadian-controlled as per sections 26 to 28 of the Investment Canada Act.
Headquartered and centrally managed in Quebec.
In good standing with relevant talent and industry associations and guilds.
If a distribution entity, the applicant must hold the distribution rights to the project in question.

Who is not eligible

This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to their status or main activity. The restrictions ensure that funds are directed toward entities aligned with the grant's goals and Canadian content development aims.

Non-profit organizations, as eligible applicants must be for-profit taxable Canadian corporations.
Companies that do not have their head office, control, and central decision-making located in Quebec.
Entities that have not complied with applicable talent and industry associations and guilds.
Applicants submitting more than one application per fiscal year, as there is a cap of one application per Applicant.
Applicants or projects that have previously provided false information or have omitted material information in any application process.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers certain export expenses related to developing and producing content for international markets, as well as the international distribution of projects.

Development and production of content intended for international markets.
International distribution of projects with the intent of securing a license fee from an eligible Canadian broadcaster.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to Quebec-based companies that are Canadian-controlled and registered under Canadian law. The funding aims to promote the export of media content from this specific region to international markets.

Companies with head office, control, and central decision making in Quebec, Canada.

How to apply to the CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership program

Eligibility Verification

Make sure that your business meets the eligibility criteria, including Canadian control and location in Quebec.

Preparation of the documentation

Prepare all required documents in accordance with the requirements of the Quebecor Fund and the Canada Media Fund.
Include the proposed eligible costs for the project.

Submission to the Québecor Fund

Submit the project directly to the Québecor Fund for initial analysis.
Use the Québecor Fund website for additional details regarding the documents to include.

Evaluation of the request

The Québecor Fund will evaluate your project according to their evaluation process.
Eligible projects will then be submitted to the Canada Media Fund for final approval.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The guidelines are subject to change and modifications may be made without notice. Always consult the CMF website for the most recent updates.
Applicants must comply with the accounting and reporting requirements of the CMF.
The funding is provided as a recoupable investment, with repayment terms negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants are solely responsible for providing all necessary documentation and updating information after any material change to the project.
False information or omission of material information may result in serious consequences, including loss of eligibility and potential legal action.

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