Foundation or company fund Canada, Toronto
Run by Bell Fund
Series production money from one of Canada's certified independent production funds, triggered by a broadcaster or streamer commitment. Scripted and documentary series both qualify, with an extra allowance for finding the audience once the show exists. Broadcaster-affiliated companies are limited to a small share of the budget.
Grant up to CA$250,000Open to writers in CanadaA production company
Next deadline Dec 2, 2026 (closes in 31 days)
That closing date has passed. We check the funder's page every day and add the next dates once they are published.
The next closing date is Dec 2, 2026. The dates below are the current cycle's, as the funder states them. The selective stream closed April 7, 2026; the Major Production Funder stream has been open since April 8, 2026. The 2027 dates are not yet published.
| Round | Closes |
|---|---|
| Major Production Funder stream closes | Dec 2, 2026 |
Dates are as the funder states them. Check the time of day and the time zone on the official page.
Indigenous Screen Office with the Canada Media Fund
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Canada Media Fund
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Telefilm Canada
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Indigenous Screen Office
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Austin Film Society
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Jerome Foundation
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Jerome Foundation
A production grant for New York City directors near the start of their careers, in any moving-image form from animation to documentary.
Black Public Media
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