Changing Narratives Fund: $940K allocated to seven projects in final round of funding
Toronto, September 3, 2026 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced that seven projects will receive a total of $939,999 through the 2026–2027 round of the Changing Narratives Fund.
The organizations selected for funding are all led by members of Diverse Communities and working to create more equitable pathways into Canada’s audiovisual sector. Four are based in Quebec, one in Ontario, one in British Columbia, and one in Alberta. Three projects will be led in English, and four in French.
The selected projects include an initiative aimed at strengthening the representation and professional capacities of filmmakers and producers from underrepresented communities in the Canadian documentary sector, as well as a plan designed to increase Indigenous and equity-deserving creators’ access to the international immersive dome media sector.
“The funding allocated through the Changing Narratives Fund is already making a meaningful difference in the participation of underrepresented creators in the screen sector and in the cultural economy more largely,” says CMF Vice-President of Industry Development Joy Loewen. “Through mentorship, training, and work placement initiatives, to name only a few, this Fund has been instrumental in growing cohorts of skilled creators. We thank the Department of Canadian Heritage for this initiative and for their trust in the CMF.”
Launched by the Department of Canadian Heritage in 2024–2025, the Changing Narratives Fund was created to address systemic gaps in professional development, mentorship, and leadership pathways for creators from Indigenous, Black, Racialized and ethno-religious minorities, Persons with disabilities/Disabled persons, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. The CMF administered a $4,456,246 portion of the total $10M made available through the Fund. A first instalment of $2,456,246 was allocated in 2024–2025, and a second disbursement of $940,000 was allocated in 2025-2026.
With this investment, the CMF has completed the administration and disbursement of our portion of the Changing Narratives Fund.
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.
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