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Programs

Early-Stage Development Program

The Early-Stage Development Program, which forms part of the CMF’s Convergent Stream, allocates funding to Eligible Projects at the beginning of a Project’s creative process.

Beginning in 2022-2023 :

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  • Please click here to learn more about the CMF’s specific resources for persons with disabilities that need Accessibility Support to apply for CMF funding.

Applicants will be permitted to apply via Dialogue generally 10 days in advance of the Program’s Closing Date.

Dates to remember

Early Stage Development Program

Selective

Closing Date
October 13, 2022

Guidelines & References

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Please be sure to review the Guidelines for full details.

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Application Documents

Applicant eligibility form Budget Declaration of the Corporation’s Canadian status, and its Shareholders and Directors List of Required Documents
Application Guide - Predevelopment 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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