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CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership

Support for exporting Canadian television content

Offered by
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Official source: cmf-fmc.ca

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Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 300,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Production companies
See full eligibility

Overview

The CMF-Quebecor Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership provides recoupable investment for Quebec-based production, distribution and broadcasting companies. It supports Canadian television content exported to international markets, with contributions of up to 40% of eligible costs and a maximum of $300,000.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$300,000
Minimum funding
$50,000
Maximum share of project costs
40%
Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Access new markets
  • Reach a new target audience
  • Launch or market a product/service

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
For-profit business

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Dates removed from program page

The program page no longer shows opening and closing dates and now directs applicants to contact the Quebecor Fund for more detail, with a new Appendix A guideline link added.

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The CMF-Quebecor Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership page removed the posted opening and closing dates, which had previously shown May 1, 2025 and December 8, 2025. The dates section now tells applicants to contact the Quebecor Fund for more detail. A new guideline link was also added for Appendix A: Definitions and Essential Requirements.

Official source: cmf-fmc.ca
August 12, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Production companies
  • Distribution companies
  • Canadian broadcasters

Eligible expenses

  • Export expenses, including the development and/or production of content intended for international markets.
  • International distribution of projects with, or with the intent of securing, a License Fee from an eligible Canadian Broadcaster.

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

Activities funded

  • Creating a development fund for projects intended for export.
  • Developing a portfolio of pilot programs and/or formats intended for export.
  • Supporting a marketing platform for audiovisual content.
  • Developing more advanced tools that facilitate marketing such as dubbing, subtitling, rebranding or models.

How to apply

  • Submit the application electronically by email to info@fondsquebecor.ca, via Dropbox, WeTransfer or another platform of your choice, for the attention of Mr. Serge Thibaudeau, Chief Executive Officer.

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

Selection criteria

  • Applicants with a business partner in development and/or marketing.
  • Applications with confirmation of obtaining a broadcasting licence and/or the financial participation of a broadcaster in the project’s development at the time of application.
  • Content intended for multi-platform distribution.
  • Projects allowing for the consolidation of expertise in the development or marketing of audiovisual content for export, or the creation of intellectual property rights.
  • Projects demonstrating the economic benefits for Canada, and applicants who show entrepreneurial spirit and are willing to take risks.

Processing and Agreement

  • Eligible projects are evaluated by Quebecor Fund according to its evaluation process and then presented to CMF for approval.
  • Funding decisions rely on the expertise of QF evaluators.
  • Approved applicants must sign a legally enforceable agreement with provisions concerning misrepresentations, defaults and related matters.

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

info@fondsquebecor.ca

Official sources

CMF-Quebecor Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership

Program guide

CMF-Quebecor FUND Export Assistance Program Partnership Guidelines 2026-2027
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Frequently Asked Questions about the CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership Program

What is the CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership?

The CMF-Quebecor Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership provides recoupable investment for Quebec-based production, distribution and broadcasting companies. It supports Canadian television content exported to international markets, with contributions of up to 40% of eligible costs and a maximum of $300,000.

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.

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: The applicant must be a production company, distribution company or Canadian broadcaster. The company must be more than 5 years old, or its principal(s) must have more than 15 years of audiovisual experience, and it must be a taxable Canadian corporation. The applicant must be Canadian-controlled, have its head office, control and central decision making in Quebec, be in good standing with applicable talent and industry associations and guilds, and distribution applicants must hold the project rights.

What expenses are eligible under CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership?

Export expenses, including the development and/or production of content intended for international markets. International distribution of projects with, or with the intent of securing, a License Fee from an eligible Canadian Broadcaster.

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.

Is the CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership a grant, loan, or tax credit?

CMF-Quebecor — Fund Export Assistance Program Partnership is a Loans and Capital investments