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Rogers Documentary Fund
Funding for Canadian documentary productions
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Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Unspecified
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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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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
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
Official resources
Application form
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
Selection criteria
- Producer track record
- International pre-sale or financing
- Creative team
- Festival potential and audience appeal
- Distribution potential
How to apply
- Read the portal operating instructions.
- Visit the portal to register for access.
- Apply for funding on the portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after each deadline by the Board of Directors
- If RGF Staff require more information, the Change Request may be sent back to you and will appear under Pending Change Requests in your Portal
- 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
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Rogers Documentary Fund Program
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