Programs

Development and Predevelopment Funding

Beginning in 2025-2026, the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) will be administering the Indigenous Program.

Please go to the ISO’s website (Funding Opportunities – ISO-BEA) to learn more about the Indigenous Development and Predevelopment Funding.


The Northern Development Incentive 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.

While the respective budgets, applicable rules and deadlines will remain distinct, the following Development and Predevelopment allocations are consolidated into this one set of Guidelines:

  • the Black and Racialized Community Development and Predevelopment allocation;
  • the Francophone Minority Development allocation;
  • the Quebec French Regional Development allocation;
  • the Northern Development Incentive allocation; and
  • the Predevelopment Funding 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

Francophone Minority: Development

First Come, First Served

Opening Date
May 20, 2025
Closing Date
December 8, 2025

Northern Incentive: Development

First Come, First Served

Opening Date
May 13, 2025
Closing Date
December 8, 2025

Predevelopment Funding

First Come, First Served

Opening Date
June 3, 2025
Closing Date
December 8, 2025

Quebec French Regional Development

First Come, First Served

Opening Date
May 1, 2025
Closing Date
December 8, 2025

Program for Black and Racialized Communities: Development and Predevelopment

First Come, First Served

Opening Date
September 16, 2025
Closing Date
December 8, 2025

HOW TO APPLY

Click here or email access@cmf-fmc.ca 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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