Programs

Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Production Funding

Beginning in 2026-2027, the Linear Content Programs – Core Production Guidelines have been eliminated. For most Linear Content Production Programs, the Broadcaster Envelope Program (Production) – English and French and/or the Distributor Envelope Program will serve as the main sets of Guidelines for project funding.

The CMF’s mandate includes encouraging production funding to projects across all of Canada by both majority and minority official-language sectors. The CMF recognizes the unique circumstances of producers in these distinct communities and supports their growth.

The official language minority community production funding ensures that Canadians have access to French-language content reflecting francophone culture outside the province of Quebec under the Francophone Minority Program and English-language content reflecting anglophone culture in the province of Quebec under the Anglophone Minority Incentive.

Learn about PERSONA-ID and how it connects with your application.

Learn about our resources for Disabled Persons/Persons with Disability(ies) that need Accessibility Support to apply for CMF funding.

Dates to remember

Anglophone Minority Program

First Come, First Served

First Opening Date
May 19, 2026
First Closing Date
September 22, 2026
Second Opening Date
September 24, 2026
Final Closing Date
December 8, 2026

Francophone Minority Program: Production

First Come, First Served

First Opening Date
April 21, 2026
First Closing Date
September 21, 2026
Second Opening Date
September 24, 2026
Final Closing Date
December 8, 2026

HOW TO APPLY

Click here or email [email protected] 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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Interim Financing

Applicants may choose to opt for interim financing, which involves assigning payments under the financing agreement to a bank as security. If you intend to access interim financing, complete the Notice and Direction form and forward it to your business analyst. If you are in Quebec, you will also have to forward a copy of the hypothec to your business analyst.