Open
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 19, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports Canadian documentary production with non-recoupable advances of up to $100,000. It funds original documentaries with qualifying platform commitments, including selected limited series and theatrical releases.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : August 19, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Original documentary film production
- Documentary mini-series of up to six episodes
- Theatrical documentary releases with qualifying pre-sales
Documents Needed
- Production budget and top sheet
- Shooting and production schedules
- Script, outline or treatment
- Project synopsis and financing plan
- Platform commitment letter and proof of financing
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian independent producers
- Individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and joint ventures
- Treaty co-productions and co-ventures
Who is not eligible
- Projects without a qualifying platform commitment
- Projects delivered before the deadline
- Programs that are current events, instructional, magazine, or talk-show style
Eligible expenses
- Production costs covered by platform licence fees, service arrangements and equity arrangements
- Closed captioning and described video
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects already delivered before the application deadline
- Current events, instructional, magazine, or talk-show style programs
- Platform commitments conditional on fund approval
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after each deadline by the Board of Directors
- Funding decisions are made 10 to 12 weeks later
- Decisions are final and not subject to appeal
- Successful applicants receive deliverables and must execute an agreement before payment
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the RGF Portal only.
- The fund supports both English and French productions.
- Deadlines are strictly enforced.
- Successful applicants must provide support credit in program and promotional materials.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rogers Documentary Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rogers Documentary Fund. 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 Rogers Documentary Fund?
Supports Canadian documentary production with non-recoupable advances of up to $100,000. It funds original documentaries with qualifying platform commitments, including selected limited series and theatrical releases.
How much funding can be received?
Rogers Documentary Fund Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Rogers Documentary Fund program?
To be eligible for the Rogers Documentary Fund program, you must:
Canadian independent producer
Qualifying platform commitment
Canadian content requirements
What expenses are eligible under Rogers Documentary Fund?
Original documentary film production
Documentary mini-series of up to six episodes
Theatrical documentary releases with qualifying pre-sales
Who can I contact for more information about the Rogers Documentary Fund?
You can contact Rogers Group of Funds (RGF) by email at RogersGroupofFunds@rci.rogers.com.
Where is the Rogers Documentary Fund available?
The Rogers Documentary Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Rogers Documentary Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rogers Documentary Fund is a Grant and Funding