How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2024-07-11T23:59:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream?

Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream is funded by Telefilm Canada

What are Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream's eligibility criterias?

Applicants must be Canadian-controlled corporations with their head office in Canada. Applicants must operate in the film, television, or digital media sectors. Activities must have been previously funded under the Promotion Program between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2023, with at least two editions financed by Telefilm.

Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream

QC, Canada

Funding for promoting Canadian content and talent initiatives

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Information and cultural industries

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Telefilm Canada

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The Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream offers non-repayable financial contributions to Canadian-controlled corporations for activities that stimulate demand for Canadian content such as national award ceremonies, alternative distribution networks, conferences, and training activities. The funding is designed to support Canadian film, television, and digital media sectors, though specific maximum funding amounts are determined based on factors such as the activity's budget and the availability of funds.

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This grant provides a non-repayable financial contribution to eligible activities that meet the program's objectives, ensuring support for Canadian content and talent. The funding is contingent upon various factors including the scope of the activity and private funding obtained.

Non-repayable financial contribution to cover eligible costs of the applicant.
Funding amount is influenced by the activity's budget, private funding availability, and previous funding by Telefilm for the activity's past editions.
Only pre-approved applicants and activities can apply, and they are informed of their potential funding amount prior to the stream opening.
All funding is conditional on the applicant's continuous adherence to eligibility and evaluation criteria, as well as the availability of program funds.
Eligible applicants must utilize the funding exclusively for eligible costs as described in the annex.
Telefilm reserves the right to adjust its funding based on the evaluation of final cost reports submitted by applicants.

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The Industry Initiatives Stream under the Promotion Program funds activities aimed at increasing visibility and demand for Canadian content and talent. Eligible activities focus on events and platforms catering to the film, television, and digital media sectors.

National award ceremonies for film, television, or digital media.
Alternative distribution networks for Canadian content.
Conferences, panels, and networking events supporting the Canadian audiovisual industry.
Training and professional development activities focusing on skill enhancement, mentorship, and talent promotion.

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile.

The applicant must have a head office in Canada and operate within the country.
The applicant must be a Canadian-controlled corporation as defined by the Investment Canada Act, working in the film, television, or digital media sectors.
The applicant must be financially stable and demonstrate proper governance measures for the activity.
The applicant must have experience and expertise in organizing activities of similar nature and scope as those for which the funding is requested.

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Canadian-controlled corporations who have their head office in Canada and work in the film, television, or digital media sectors. Additionally, the activities must have received funding under the Promotion Program signed between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2023, and have had at least two editions financed by Telefilm.

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This grant does not specify explicit exclusions for ineligible companies or industries within the provided information. Companies must ensure alignment with the specified sectors and funding requirements of the grant.

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The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the supported activities.

Direct costs related to the development and delivery of the activity's programming.
Direct costs related to the communication and promotion strategy for the activity.
Direct costs of delivering the activity to its intended audiences.
Reasonable administrative costs directly related to the activity, including proportional costs for core activities, rent, staff salaries, equipment rental, and other maintenance costs, not exceeding 25% of the total direct costs.
Eligible expenses include only Canadian expenditures, unless equivalent services are not available in Canada and are deemed essential for the activity's success.

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This grant is open to Canadian-controlled corporations with a head office located in Canada. There are no specific regional restrictions within Canada for eligibility.

Companies headquartered anywhere in Canada.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria focused on the quality, impact, and innovation of each activity, as well as the promotion of Canadian content and talent.

Quality and recognition of the activity including expertise of the team, visibility, and regional, national, or international impact, such as market participation, audience size and evolution, and diversity of content and programming.
Innovative and competitive nature of the activity in terms of content, programming, promotion, visibility, partnerships, international initiatives, use of digital platforms, and revenue models.
Concrete actions supporting the promotion of Canadian content and talents, including public promotion activities like Canadian cinema-focused awards or major public events.

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Here are additional relevant details for the Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream grant:

Applications must be submitted online via Dialogue; paper submissions are not accepted and may lead to disqualification.
Telefilm Canada may prioritize funding applications that enhance diversity and inclusion, promoting underrepresented voices including Indigenous, Black, persons of color, 2SLGBTQIA+ members, and women.
The grant funding will be provided as a non-repayable contribution to cover defined eligible costs as per the annex of admissible costs.
The allocation of funds is contingent upon the success of unmet organizational mandates from past funding.
Compliance with both national and regional public health measures is mandatory for continued funding in response to pandemics or similar crises.
Confirmation of pre-approval for funding must be received before submitting the final application.
The funding is subject to availability of government resources; no funding is guaranteed despite eligibility.
The deadline for applications for activities starting between April 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025, is November 21, 2024.