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Corporate Assistance for Television Production
Funding for Quebec TV series companies
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports Quebec independent television production companies to strengthen their position in foreign markets. It funds series development, production value enhancement, and production gap financing for fiction, documentary, and animation projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of television series, including prototyping and sales tools
- Enhancement of the production value of French-language television series
- Production gap financing for television series
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Applicant declaration
- Financial eligibility and evaluation grid
- Project forecast plan
- Financial statements and master file documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent Quebec television production companies
- For-profit audiovisual production companies
- Companies producing fiction, documentary, or animation series
Who is not eligible
- Individual businesses
- Canadian broadcasting companies
- Companies controlled by a Canadian broadcasting company
Eligible expenses
- Development, writing, and research costs
- Prototype, pilot, and sales material production
- Production, post-production, and administrative costs for eligible series projects
- Rights acquisition and related legal costs
- Foreign-language adaptation, dubbing, or subtitling for sales materials
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by SODEC professionals and may be supported by external opinions.
- Only eligible and complete applications are assessed.
- Financial capacity and project portfolio are evaluated together.
- If approved, a funding agreement must be signed before payment.
- Payments follow the project schedule and depend on compliance with program conditions.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in French.
- The SODEC uses the SOD@ccès secure online portal for submissions.
- A funding agreement must be signed before assistance is granted.
- The SODEC may request additional information or supporting documents during review and follow-up.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Corporate Assistance for Television Production Program
What is the Corporate Assistance for Television Production?
This program supports Quebec independent television production companies to strengthen their position in foreign markets. It funds series development, production value enhancement, and production gap financing for fiction, documentary, and animation projects.
How much funding can be received?
Corporate Assistance for Television Production Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Corporate Assistance for Television Production program?
To be eligible for the Corporate Assistance for Television Production program, you must:
Legally incorporated for-profit audiovisual company
Head office and main establishment in Quebec
Active internationally for at least two years
What expenses are eligible under Corporate Assistance for Television Production?
Development of television series, including prototyping and sales tools
Enhancement of the production value of French-language television series
Production gap financing for television series
Who can I contact for more information about the Corporate Assistance for Television Production?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at services.financiers@sodec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Corporate Assistance for Television Production available?
The Corporate Assistance for Television Production program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Corporate Assistance for Television Production a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Corporate Assistance for Television Production is a Grant and Funding