Development Program

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The Development Program, which forms part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream, allocates funding to projects at the development stage. The Development Program operates through two subprograms: (i) the English and French Development Envelopes and (ii) Quebec French Regional Development.

Please note that the CMF also provides development financing through:

the Indigenous Program
the Francophone Minority Program
the Northern Incentive
the Pilot Program for Racialized Communities
International Incentives

See those programs Guidelines for more information.

Beginning in 2022-2023 :

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Dates to remember

Development Envelope (English & French)

Opening Date

April 19, 2022

First Closing Date

October 27, 2022

Final Closing Date

December 6, 2022

Quebec French Regional Development

First Come, First Served

Opening Date

April 26, 2022

Closing Date

December 6, 2022

Alternative Access to the Development Envelope Program

First Come, First Served

Opening Date

April 19, 2022

Closing Date

December 6, 2022

Guidelines & References

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Please be sure to review the Guidelines for full details.

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Appendix A: Definitions and Essential Requirements Appendix B: Business Policies COVID-19 Flexibility Measures to CMF Programs Digital Media Definitions PERSONA-ID by Program Summary of Changes in the 2022-23 Guidelines

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Application Documents

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Dialogue User Guide

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HOW TO APPLY

STEP #1

READ THE
GUIDELINES

Read the documents in the Guidelines and References before you apply. This will help you prepare all your documentations required for funding.
Make sure you are aware of the due dates for application.

STEP #2

PREPARE & SUBMIT
APPLICATION

Download all of the appropriate application documents.
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

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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