Targeted Development Funding

The FRANCOPHONE MINORITY PROGRAM: DEVELOPMENT 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: DEVELOPMENT, the CMF will no longer be accepting applications for this Program.

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Due to high demand for the NORTHERN INCENTIVE: DEVELOPMENT, the CMF will no longer be accepting applications for this Program.

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The PILOT PROGRAM FOR RACIALIZED COMMUNITIES: DEVELOPMENT 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.

The Targeted Development Funding allocates funding to Eligible Projects at the development stage.

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 Pilot Program for Racialized Communities Development allocation;
the Indigenous Development allocation;
the Francophone Minority Development allocation,
the Quebec French Regional Development allocation, and
the Northern Incentive Development allocation.

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Appendix A: Definitions and Essential Requirements Appendix B: Business Policies COVID-19 Flexibility Measures to CMF Programs Summary of Changes in the 2023-24 Guidelines

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Budget (incl. Demo) Budget: Digital Media Declaration of the Corporation’s Canadian status, and its Shareholders and Directors List of required documents Narrative Positioning Attestation

Application Guide - Development BAF User Guide 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).

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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