Career Development Initiatives Program
Summary
| Activity type | Activities that strengthen the career progression of Canadian and Indigenous professionals nationwide |
| Applicants | Canadian organizations |
| Submission | Dialogue |
Program overview
The Career Development Initiatives program provides targeted financial support for activities that provide mentorship, professional development, career advancement and/or skills development for Canadian and Indigenous creators and professional workers in the audiovisual industry.
Funding under this program can be accessed either through the Prequalified Stream (for national training institutes whose main mandate is to operate career development activities in the audiovisual sector, and who have a track record of prior Telefilm funding) or through the selective stream.
Who can apply
Canadian-controlled corporations who:
- Have their head office in Canada.
- Work in the film, television or digital media sectors.
Guidelines and Important Documents
Please review the documents for full program details and eligibility criteria.
As of May 7, 2026
As of May 7, 2026
As of May 7, 2026
Key dates
IT support is only available on business days until 5:00 pm EST.
| For activities with a start date between October 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027. Deadline extended. |
Opening June 02, 2026 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing June 18, 2026 11:59 PM EDT |
| For activities with a start date between April 1, 2027 and September 30, 2027. |
Opening November 02, 2026 8:00 AM EST |
Closing November 17, 2026 11:59 PM EST |
Latest updates
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May 7, 2026
Please read our Industry Advisory for more information on the opening of the program.
Apply for funding
Please read our How to apply page for more information on the application process.
Applications must be submitted through Dialogue.
Application Documents
At application
At final reporting
Declaration – Final Costs (Upcoming)
Activity Report (Upcoming)
Business policies
Contact Us
Please read the guidelines and all supporting documents carefully prior to your enquiry.
| For questions regarding eligibility and how to apply | Phone : 438-806-4865 Toll free : 1 800 567-0890 Email : coordination@telefilm.ca |
| For questions about evaluation and decision making | English-language inquiries Kim Hsu Guise Phone: 778-309-1779 Toll free: 1-800-567-0890 Email: kimhsu.guise@telefilm.ca French-language inquiries Sophie Therrien Phone: 438-469-1263 Toll free: 1-800-567-0890 Email: Sophie.Therrien@telefilm.ca |
| For questions regarding Dialogue account creation | Email : enr@telefilm.ca |