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Programs

Development Envelope Program

In the Development Envelope Program, the CMF contributes to Eligible Projects through Development Envelope allocations, which are apportionments of CMF Program funds made to Canadian Broadcasters. Broadcasters may then choose which development Projects they wish to allot a portion of their Development Envelope Allocation to, subject to specified Maximum Contribution amounts and other limitations.

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Dates to remember

Development Envelope Program

Opening Date
April 17, 2023
First Closing Date
October 16, 2023
Final Closing Date
December 7, 2023

Alternative Access to the Development Envelope Program

First Come, First Served

Opening Date
April 17, 2023
Closing Date
December 7, 2023

Guidelines & References

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Please be sure to review the Guidelines for full details.

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Application Documents

Budget (incl. Demo) Budget: Digital Media Declaration of the Corporation’s Canadian status, and its Shareholders and Directors List of Required Documents - Alternative Access Development Program List of Required Documents - Development Envelope Narrative Positioning Attestation
Application Guide - Development BAF User Guide Dialogue User Guide
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HOW TO APPLY

STEP #1
READ THE
GUIDELINES
  1. Read the documents in the Guidelines and References before you apply. This will help you prepare all your documentations required for funding.
  2. Make sure you are aware of the due dates for application.
STEP #2
PREPARE & SUBMIT
APPLICATION
  1. Download all of the appropriate application documents.
  2. Submissions are done on the Telefilm website. You will need a Dialogue account in order to apply. Once your documents are ready, you can upload them and follow the process.
STEP #3
FUNDING
DECISION
  1. If your application is approved, you will receive a contract to sign as soon as all of the conditions noted in the letter of acceptance have been fulfilled (where applicable).

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APPROVED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

If your application has been approved and you have received a Financing Agreement, applicants must visit our Approved Application Documents page to access and download additional materials including Interim Financing, CMF logos and Phase II/Final Cost forms.

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