Canada Media Fund ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian broadcasters (licensed by the CRTC) - Production companies incorporated in Canada - Digital media companies with Canadian ownership and control - Independent producers with established track records - Non-profit organizations engaged in media production - Educational institutions producing media content - Entities must demonstrate Canadian creative control and decision-making authority - Applicants must be in good standing with regulatory bodies (CRTC, provincial regulators) ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant amounts: Typically $50,000 to $2 million+ per project (varies by funding stream) - Non-repayable grants: Primary mechanism—funds do not require repayment - Matching contribution requirements: Generally 50% of total project budget must come from applicant or other sources - Funding distribution: Cost-shared model between federal and provincial partners - Multiple funding streams available: - Convergent Stream (broadcast + digital) - Digital & Original Content Stream - Experimental Stream (innovative formats) - Budget flexibility: Funding allocated across development, production, and marketing phases ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Content development and production costs (pre-production, production, post-production) - Writer, director, and creative team salaries (Canadian personnel) - Technical equipment rental and acquisition - Marketing and promotion for Canadian content domestically and internationally - Digital platform development for content distribution - Minority representation content creation and accessibility features - Export marketing initiatives to international markets - Training and professional development for Canadian media professionals - Rights acquisition (Canadian content) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Canadian content requirements: - Minimum 75% Canadian creative team involvement - Content must reflect Canadian cultural identity or be destined for export - Priority given to minority and underrepresented voices - Key milestones and reporting: - Detailed project plans and timelines required at application - Progress reports submitted at designated intervals - Financial accountability reports tracking grant