Canada Media Fund (CMF) funding programs
Canada Media Fund
In 2026-2027 the CMF is committing $362.6M to support Canada's screen industry (program-wide).
Funds Canadian television, digital media and video game content through envelope, selective and first-come-first-served programs for linear and interactive digital media, plus industry and sector development streams. Financed by the Government of Canada and cable, satellite and IPTV distributors.
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Who qualifies
Varies by program (Broadcaster Envelope, Distributor Envelope, Indigenous, Black and Racialized Communities, POV, Regional, Commercial Projects, Innovation and Experimentation, Business Development and others). Eligibility criteria not shown on the pages fetched; see each program page. Ontario producers apply directly; a joint CMF-Ontario Creates IDM program has also existed.
Good to know
- Funding: Per-program amounts and cost shares were not on the pages read, so they are left null.
- Notes: Aggregate record for many CMF streams; per-stream amounts and eligibility criteria not verified.
Evidence from the official page
- amount“The CMF is committing $362.6M to support Canada’s screen industry” source ↗
- deadline“Distributor Envelope Program April 14, 2026 - - December 8, 2026” source ↗
- deadline“Business Development Program November 10, 2026 - - November 26, 2026” source ↗
- status“POV Program (English) April 28, 2026 - - May 14, 2026” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-08 · Medium confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.