“The Canada Media Fund’s new Business Development Program is a pilot program designed to support the growth trajectory and business activities of small to medium-sized Canadian companies who have previous commercial and/or cultural success producing linear or interactive digital media (IDM) content for domestic and international audiences. For clarity, Companies are not required to have received CMF funding in the past to apply for this Program.”
If you want to learn more details on the program check out CMF’s informational webinar. Recordings of the October 27 English-language and October 28 French-language online information sessions on CMF’s new Business Development Program are now available to watch on their YouTube channel.
Check out program guidelines. Opens for application on November 10, with a November 26, 2026 deadline.
The Slate Development Pilot Program is a pilot initiative designed to offer more flexibility to Applicants and allow them to choose and fund their English and French development Projects without the requirement of an attached Canadian Broadcaster (or other entity that can unlock CMF funding).
Alternative Access Applicants: Selective opens November 24, with a December 8, 2026 deadline.