Programs

Commercial Projects Program

The objective of the Commercial Projects Program is to fund projects that have a greater probability of commercial success. Projects will be evaluated based on their potential to attain stated commercial objectives, demonstrate business opportunity and achieve profitability.

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Dates to remember

Commercial Projects Program

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First Opening Date

May 1, 2025

First Closing Date

May 8, 2025

Second Opening Date

September 2, 2025

Final Closing Date

September 25, 2025

Guidelines

Please be sure to review the Guidelines for full details.

Commercial Projects Program Guidelines IDM Core Guidelines Appendix A: Definitions and Essential Requirements Appendix B: Business Policies Summary of Changes in the 2025-2026 Guidelines

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Application Resources

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, check the Archives page or email cmf.fmc.coordination@telefilm.ca

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Corporate Information User Guide Dialogue User Guide Electronic Signature Guide PERSONA-ID User Guide

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HOW TO APPLY

Click here or email access@cmf-fmc.ca to learn more about the CMF’s specific resources for persons with disabilities that need Accessibility Support to apply for CMF funding.

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Interim Financing

Applicants may choose to opt for interim financing, which involves assigning payments under the financing agreement to a bank as security. If you intend to access interim financing, complete the Notice and Direction form and forward it to your business analyst. If you are in Quebec, you will also have to forward a copy of the hypothec to your business analyst.

Notice and Direction - TV
^{For Linear Projects 2024-2025 and after.} Notice and Direction - TV
^{For Linear Projects 2023-2024 and earlier.} Notice and Direction - Interactive Digital Media
^{For projects 2024-2025 and after.} Notice and Direction Experimental and DLS Notice and Direction TV - Amendment
^{For Linear Projects 2024-2025 and after.} Notice and Direction TV - Amendment
^{For Linear Projects 2023-2024 and earlier.}