National fund Canada, Toronto
Run by Canada Media Fund
The one CMF development route that does not wait for a broadcaster: a company receives a slate allocation and chooses which of its own English or French projects to develop with it. Two thirds of the budget goes to companies with a CMF track record, the rest to newer companies through a selective round in December.
Repayable, up to CA$100,000Open to writers in CanadaA production company
Next deadline Nov 12, 2026 (closes in 11 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 Nov 12, 2026. The dates below are the current cycle's, as the funder states them. Track Record intake opened October 6, 2026; Alternative Access opens November 24, 2026.
| Round | Closes |
|---|---|
| Track Record applicants (first come, first served) | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Alternative Access applicants (selective) | Dec 8, 2026 |
Dates are as the funder states them. Check the time of day and the time zone on the official page.
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