CMF invests $1.25M in market access, capacity building initiatives through fall 2025 round of Sector Development Support program
Toronto, May 14, 2026 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced the projects selected for funding through the fall 2025 round of the Sector Development Support program. 24 market access and capacity building initiatives from eight provinces and territories will receive a total of $1.25M as a result of this round of funding.
Nine of the selected projects hail from Quebec, seven from Ontario, three from British Columbia, and one each from Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories. Seven initiatives will be lead in French, and 17 in English.
2026– 2027 Sector Development Support open to applications soon
As announced in April, the Sector Development Support program will allocate funding through two distinct streams in 2026– 2027: Workforce Advancement and Organizational Advancement. Each stream will have a single application window :
- Workforce Advancement: May 29 to June 5, 2026
- Organizational Advancement: July 5 to 10, 2026
Review application documents, process, and guidelines on the Sector Development Support program page.
About the Canada Media Fund
Supported by the Government of Canada and Canada’s cable, satellite, and IPTV distributors, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) is a not-for profit organization that invests in Canadian creators and companies to tell stories that reflect and connect us all. We fund audiovisual and interactive digital media content—across all platforms—that builds a stronger cultural identity at home and on the world stage. The CMF puts stories front and centre, opening pathways to domestic and global markets and promoting a screen-based sector that is more resilient, more inclusive, and fuelled for growth. Visit our website to learn more about what we do.
CMF Media Contact
Maxime Ruel
Senior Manager, Communications
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