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CMF — Regional Production Funding
Regional funding for linear production projects
Latest source updateLast Update: August 15, 2026Latest change: The Regional Production Funding page now adds a new ERPB second-opening restriction for certain in-house, broadcaster-affiliated, and related-party applicants, and it shows the Second Opening Date of September 17, 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 15, 2026
Latest change: The Regional Production Funding page now adds a new ERPB second-opening restriction for certain in-house, broadcaster-affiliated, and related-party applicants, and it shows the Second Opening Date of September 17, 2026.
Regional Production Funding updated
The Regional Production Funding page now states that certain in-house, broadcaster-affiliated, and related-party applicants will not be accepted for the ERPB second opening because the related 15% cap has already been met. It also shows the ERPB Second Opening Date as September 17, 2026, and removes the Northern Production Incentive opening notice from the top status message. The interim financing section was also updated: the notice and direction links were retitled and repointed from TV to Linear, and one referenced form was removed.
Funding available
Up to 84% of project cost
Deadline
December 8, 2026
Opened April 21, 2026
Location
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Overview
Regional production funding supports linear content projects across Canada. It can provide up to $1,000,000 for eligible projects, depending on the stream and the applicable regional rules.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 84% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Regional drama production
- Regional documentary production
- Children and youth production
- Variety and performing arts production
Documents Needed
- Broadcaster Agreement Form, required for all Eligible Licence Fees
- Distributor Agreement Form, required for all Eligible Distribution Advances
- Revised Financing Structure form, including the amount requested from the CMF first-come, first-served program
- Confirmation letters, agreements and/or amendment agreements for any new sources of financing not included in the initial application
- Revised Production Budget and Revised Cash flow
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit production companies
- Canadian Broadcasters
Who is not eligible
- Entities that provide services but do not own applicable rights
- Sponsored productions
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project costs used in the CMF contribution calculation
- Producer fees and corporate overhead, subject to CMF policy
- Eligible licence fees, distribution advances, and related financial commitments
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Nunavik
- Yukon
Selection criteria
- Order of submission under first-come, first-served review
- Projects whose third-party contribution represents the highest percentage of total project financing are ranked first
- Proportionate allocation may apply when applications arrive on the same date
How to apply
- Review the CMF Guidelines, Reference documents and Business Policies for the applicable funding program
- Complete all information requested and include all required documentation with your application
- To save and continue later, click SAVE at the bottom of the page
- To retrieve a saved and not yet submitted application form, click on Tasks and then on Complete Application
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assigned to Business Analysts upon receipt.
- Applicants will not receive an acknowledgement letter from the CMF Program Administrator I Telefilm Canada.
- Missing information may be requested as needed.
- For selective fund applications, clients are responsible for submitting all required documents and information and may not be contacted for documents related to scoring.
Additional information
- Applications are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The CMF may prorate funding if demand exceeds available funds.
- Applications may be subject to eligibility analysis after submission.
- PERSONA-ID and accessibility resources are available through the CMF.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the CMF — Regional Production Funding Program
What is the CMF — Regional Production Funding?
Regional production funding supports linear content projects across Canada. It can provide up to $1,000,000 for eligible projects, depending on the stream and the applicable regional rules.
How much funding can be received?
CMF — Regional Production Funding Funds up to 84% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is December 8, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the CMF — Regional Production Funding program?
To be eligible for the CMF — Regional Production Funding program, you must:
Canadian-controlled for-profit applicant or broadcaster
Linear audiovisual project with regional and language requirements met
For first-come, first-served programs, the Project must satisfy the applicable Eligible Market Commitment Threshold, meet the minimum Envelope Allocation requirement at application, and have 100% of its financing confirmed, including CMF financing
What expenses are eligible under CMF — Regional Production Funding?
Regional drama production
Regional documentary production
Children and youth production
Variety and performing arts production
Who can I contact for more information about the CMF — Regional Production Funding?
You can contact Canada Media Fund (CMF) by email at cmf.fmc.coordination@telefilm.ca.
Where is the CMF — Regional Production Funding available?
The CMF — Regional Production Funding program is available the province of Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon.