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Hot Docs-CISF Connect Audience Engagement Grant
Support for documentary audience engagement
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 4, 2026
- Closing date : May 31, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Hot Docs-CISF Connect Audience Engagement Grant provides $10,000 to support audience engagement for a selected Canadian documentary. It funds marketing and audience development activities for projects screened at Hot Docs 2026.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop an online presence
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : May 4, 2026
- Closing date : May 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Marketing and audience engagement campaign for a documentary.
- Audience development activities to build long-term reach.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian documentary filmmakers.
- Black or racialized creators and filmmaking teams.
Eligible expenses
- Marketing expenses.
- Audience engagement and audience development costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- This opportunity is part of the CISF CONNECT program.
- The application deadline was May 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Hot Docs-CISF Connect Audience Engagement Grant Program
What is the Hot Docs-CISF Connect Audience Engagement Grant?
Hot Docs-CISF Connect Audience Engagement Grant provides $10,000 to support audience engagement for a selected Canadian documentary. It funds marketing and audience development activities for projects screened at Hot Docs 2026.
How much funding can be received?
Hot Docs-CISF Connect Audience Engagement Grant Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Hot Docs-CISF Connect Audience Engagement Grant program?
To be eligible for the Hot Docs-CISF Connect Audience Engagement Grant program, you must:
Canadian documentary project.
Black or racialized creator.
Screened at Hot Docs 2026.
What expenses are eligible under Hot Docs-CISF Connect Audience Engagement Grant?
Marketing and audience engagement campaign for a documentary.
Audience development activities to build long-term reach.
Who can I contact for more information about the Hot Docs-CISF Connect Audience Engagement Grant?
You can contact Canadian Independent Screen Fund for Black and People of Colour Creators (CISF) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Hot Docs-CISF Connect Audience Engagement Grant available?
The Hot Docs-CISF Connect Audience Engagement Grant program is available across Canada.