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Cogeco television production program
Funding for Canadian fiction television series
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
April 15, 2026
Opened March 17, 2026
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports Canadian independent producers making television fiction series. Maximum funding is determined case by case, and the program covers 30-minute or 60-minute episodes, or shorter children’s series.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- 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
- Production of television fiction series.
- Production of 30-minute fiction episodes.
- Production of 60-minute fiction episodes.
- Production of children’s fiction series of shorter duration.
Documents Needed
- Production budget
- Broadcaster licence
- Recoupment proposal
- Marketing plan
- Key creative team CVs
- Proof of rights ownership
- Series bible or treatment
- Two-episode script
- Production and delivery schedule
- Projected cash flow
- Co-production agreement, if applicable
- PERSONA-ID key roles list
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian independent production companies.
- Independent producers operating a production business in Canada.
Who is not eligible
- Non-Canadian production companies.
- Producers without majority Canadian ownership and control.
- Applicants without the required production experience.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program’s objectives and policies.
- Potential for commercial success and recoupment.
- Compliance with CRTC content requirements.
- Contribution of Canadian participation in co-productions.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the online application form.
- Prepare the required supporting documents.
- Collect PERSONA-ID numbers for key roles.
- Step 2: Upload documents
- Submit all required files through the online portal.
- Upload documents in the appropriate tabs.
- Submit separate files when multiple documents are required.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application through the portal before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligible applications are reviewed against the program’s objectives and policies.
- The board of directors assesses the applications and approves funding.
- Decisions are communicated about 6 to 8 weeks after the deadline.
- Selected applicants must complete financing within 90 days.
- A formal investment contract is signed before funding is finalized.
Additional information
- The application portal is required for submission.
- Applicants must provide PERSONA-ID numbers for key production roles.
- The fund uses anonymized PERSONA-ID data to inform funding decisions and reporting.
- Final decisions are made by the board of directors and are final.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cogeco television production program Program
What is the Cogeco television production program?
This program supports Canadian independent producers making television fiction series. Maximum funding is determined case by case, and the program covers 30-minute or 60-minute episodes, or shorter children’s series.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 15, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Cogeco television production program program?
To be eligible for the Cogeco television production program program, you must:
Canadian independent producer
Minimum production experience
Fiction television series
What expenses are eligible under Cogeco television production program?
Production of television fiction series.
Production of 30-minute fiction episodes.
Production of 60-minute fiction episodes.
Production of children’s fiction series of shorter duration.
Who can I contact for more information about the Cogeco television production program?
You can contact Independent Production Fund (IPF) by email at fipinfo@ipf.ca.
Where is the Cogeco television production program available?
The Cogeco television production program program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Cogeco television production program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cogeco television production program is a Loans and Capital investments