Industry Promotion Initiatives Program
Summary
| Activity type | Activities that elevate Canada’s audiovisual sector, and stimulate audience demand for Canadian and Indigenous content |
| Applicants | Canadian organizations |
| Submission | Dialogue |
Program overview
The Industry Promotion Initiatives Program supports activities that elevate Canada’s audiovisual sector, including (but not limited to):
- National film and television awards ceremonies
- Alternative screening networks
- Audiovisual industry conferences
- Other national promotion initiatives
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.
| Subject to availability of funds. |
Opening June 02, 2026 8:00 AM EDT |
Closing February 16, 2027 11:59 PM EST |
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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.
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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 Alison Zimmer Phone: 902-334-1369 Toll free: 1-800-567-0890 Email: alison.zimmer@telefilm.ca French-language inquiries Charles-André Chamard Phone: 438-469-1159 Toll free: 1-800-567-0890 Email: charles-andre.chamard@telefilm.ca |
| For questions regarding Dialogue account creation | Email: enr@telefilm.ca |