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Programs

Predevelopment Funding

The PILOT PROGRAM FOR RACIALIZED COMMUNITIES: PREDEVELOPMENT appears to be oversubscribed and the CMF is undergoing eligibility analysis of the submitted applications.  Please be advised that although this program remains open in Dialogue, it is possible that any newly submitted applications may not be considered for funding.

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Due to high demand for the INDIGENOUS PROGRAM: PREDEVELOPMENT, the CMF will no longer be accepting applications for this Program.

Predevelopment Funding, allocates funding to Eligible Projects at the beginning of the creative process.

While the respective budgets, applicable rules and deadlines will remain distinct, beginning in 2023-2024, the CMF will consolidate the following into one set of Guidelines:

  • the Predevelopment Program;
  • the Indigenous Program Predevelopment allocation; and
  • the Pilot Program for Racialized Communities Predevelopment allocation

Please click here to learn about PERSONA-ID and how it connects with your application.

Please click here to learn more about the CMF’s resources for Persons with Disabilities/Disabled Persons that need Accessibility Support to apply for CMF funding.

Dates to remember

Indigenous Program: Predevelopment

First Come, First Served

Opening Date
April 25, 2023
Closing Date
December 7, 2023

Pilot Program for Racialized Communities: Predevelopment

First Come, First Served

Opening Date
September 19, 2023
Closing Date
December 7, 2023

Predevelopment Program

First Come, First Served

Opening Date
June 6, 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

Broadcaster Letter of Interest Budget Declaration of the Corporation's Canadian status, and its Shareholders and Directors List of Required documents Narrative Positioning Attestation
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).

Click here or email [email protected] 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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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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