Deadlines
Below are the opening and closing dates for our funding programs. We strongly recommend that applicants start the application process well before the program closes. Please consult the program’s webpage for more information.
Feature films
Marketing Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject to availability of funds. | April 23, 2026 | February 16, 2027, 11:59 PM EST |
Development Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| All streams. | August 31, 2026 | September 11, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT |
Talent to Watch Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| All projects. | April 14, 2026 | April 28, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT |
Production Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second opening period Approximate decision date: November 2026 |
French-language projects at all budget levels | June 23, 2026 | July 07, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT |
| Second opening period Approximate decision date: September 2026 |
Minority coproductions in all languages and all budget levels with a Canadian share of 30% or less | May 19, 2026 | June 02, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT |
| Second opening period Approximate decision date: Mid August 2026 |
English-language projects with budgets of $3.5M and more | March 30, 2026 | April 14, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT |
| First opening period Approximate decision date: May 2026 |
Minority coproductions in all languages and all budget levels with a Canadian share of 30% or less | February 24, 2026 | March 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT |
| Opening period Approximate decision date: Mid June 2026 |
English-language projects with budgets under $3.5M | January 27, 2026 | February 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EST |
| First opening period Approximate decision date: Mid April 2026 |
English-language projects with budgets of $3.5M and more | November 25, 2025 | December 09, 2025, 11:59 PM EST |
| First opening period Approximate decision date: mid April 2026 |
French-language projects at all budget levels | November 25, 2025 | December 09, 2025, 11:59 PM EST |
Theatrical Documentary Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applications, including for postproduction and applications to the Indigenous Stream. | March 19, 2026 | April 02, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT |
Festivals, activities and cinemas
Promotion Program – Limited Edition Stream
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| This program is no longer being offered. |
Medium to Large-Scale Festivals Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| For festivals with start dates between April 1, 2027, and September 30, 2027. | June 16, 2026 | July 07, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT | |
| For festivals with start dates between October 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027. | January 06, 2026 | January 27, 2026, 11:59 PM EST |
Industry Promotion Initiatives Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject to availability of funds. | June 02, 2026 | February 16, 2027, 11:59 PM EST |
Career Development Initiatives Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| For activities with a start date between April 1, 2027 and September 30, 2027. | November 02, 2026 | November 17, 2026, 11:59 PM EST | |
| For activities with a start date between October 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027.Deadline extended. | June 02, 2026 | June 18, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT |
Promotion Program – Industry Initiatives Stream
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| This program is no longer being offered. |
Theatrical Exhibition Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | May 19, 2026 | June 02, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT |
Theatrical Distribution Compensation Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| This program is no longer being offered. |
Promotion Program – General Admission Stream
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| This program is no longer being offered. |
General Admission Festivals Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| For festivals starting between April 1, 2027 and September 30, 2027. | October 27, 2026 | October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT | |
| For festivals starting between October 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027. | April 28, 2026 | May 02, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT |
International programs
International Promotion Program
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject to availability of funds. | April 14, 2026 | February 16, 2027, 11:59 PM EST |
International Promotion Program – Distribution Support
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject to availability of funds. | April 14, 2026 | February 09, 2027, 11:59 PM EST |
New Dawn – International film production fund
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Please check the New Dawn website for more details. |
EURIMAGES – European Cinema Support Fund
| Description | Group | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Please check the Eurimages website for more details. |