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CMF — Regional Production Funding
Regional support for Canadian linear productions
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : May 5, 2026
- Closing date : December 8, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports regional linear content production across Canada. The program can provide up to $1,000,000 for eligible projects, depending on the regional stream, and applies to drama, documentary, children and youth, and variety and performing arts projects.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : May 5, 2026
- Closing date : December 8, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
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
- Production of regional drama projects
- Production of regional documentaries
- Production of children and youth projects
- Production of variety and performing arts projects
Documents Needed
- Completed and approved Broadcaster Agreement Form (BAF), if applicable
- Completed application form with PERSONA-ID numbers for key personnel
- Narrative Positioning Attestation
- Declaration of Canadian status and corporate information, if required
- Broadcast licence agreement, distribution agreement, financing documents, budget, and cash flow
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian production companies
- Canadian broadcasters
- Canadian-controlled applicants in regional linear production
Who is not eligible
- Non-Canadian-controlled companies
- Service-only companies without the necessary rights
- Sponsored productions
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project costs covered under the CMF funding calculation
- Producer fees and corporate overhead, subject to CMF policy
- Eligible triggering commitments and related licence or distribution commitments
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Nunavik
- Yukon
- Other Canadian regions eligible under the program, excluding the regions listed above where specified
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis
- If many projects are filed the same day, funding may be prorated or allocated equitably
- The CMF may limit the number of projects funded per applicant in a round
- Approved projects are funded until the program budget is exhausted or the final deadline is reached
Additional information
- Applications are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Funding availability and deadlines vary by regional program.
- Applicants may need to use the CMF Dialogue and BAF systems.
- PERSONA-ID self-identification may be used for eligibility and evaluation purposes.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CMF — Regional Production Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CMF — Regional Production Funding. 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 — Regional Production Funding?
Supports regional linear content production across Canada. The program can provide up to $1,000,000 for eligible projects, depending on the regional stream, and applies to drama, documentary, children and youth, and variety and performing arts projects.
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
Eligible linear audiovisual project
Regional and threshold requirements met
What expenses are eligible under CMF — Regional Production Funding?
Production of regional drama projects
Production of regional documentaries
Production of children and youth projects
Production of variety and performing arts projects
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 or by phone at none.
Where is the CMF — Regional Production Funding available?
The CMF — Regional Production Funding program is available across Canada.
Is the CMF — Regional Production Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CMF — Regional Production Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the CMF — Regional Production Funding?
CMF — Regional Production Funding is funded by Canada Media Fund (CMF)