Broadcaster Envelope Program - Diverse Languages 2025

The Broadcaster Envelope Program - Diverse Languages 2025 is designed to support productions that reflect Canadian diversity by funding projects in languages other than English, French, or Indigenous-Canadian languages.

🌟 About the Broadcaster Envelope Program

The Broadcaster Envelope Program: Diverse Languages allocates funding to Canadian broadcasters based on their history of supporting Canadian programming in diverse languages. While broadcasters receive the funding envelope, the actual funds are paid directly to eligible applicants according to a set payment schedule. This initiative ensures that Canadian audiences have access to a wider range of stories and perspectives, promoting cultural richness and inclusion in the media landscape.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: May 14, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 16, 2025
• Category: Grants
• Eligible Locations: Canada
• Sponsor Organisation: Canada Media Fund

🎁 Benefits of the Broadcaster Envelope Program

• Direct Funding: Eligible applicants receive funding directly, supporting the creation and production of linear content in diverse languages.
• Flexibility: The maximum CMF contribution is now more flexible, with the previous dollar cap removed, allowing applicants to structure their financing to best suit their project's needs.
• Support for All Genres: Funding is available for any eligible genre of linear content, including drama, documentary, children & youth, and variety & performing arts.
• Alternative Access: Broadcasters without a direct envelope allocation can still participate through the Alternative Access option, subject to available funds.
• Promoting Diversity: The program actively encourages the creation of content that broadens the representation of Canada's multicultural communities on screen.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Diverse Languages Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be Canadian-controlled as defined in sections 26 to 28 of the Investment Canada Act.
• Have their head office in Canada.
• Be in good standing with all relevant talent and industry associations and guilds.
• Affirm and attest that the project submitted for funding complies with the CMF's Narrative Positioning Policy.
• The original language of production must be a language other than English, French, or an Indigenous Canadian language. Exceptions may be considered if a Canadian broadcaster contributes a portion of their English or French envelope allocation, but the project's primary language must remain a diverse language.
• Projects must be closed-captioned in the original language of production if they contain narrative, dialogue, or lyrics. Exceptions may be made for projects targeting children under five, projects in Indigenous languages that do not use the Roman alphabet, and live-to-air productions.

📝 Application Process

Step 1: Before You Submit Your Application

• Carefully review the program guidelines and all reference documents.
• Determine whether you are an eligible applicant and whether your project is eligible for funding, according to the eligibility criteria listed in the guidelines and business policies (Appendix A and Appendix B).
• If you have questions about your eligibility or the application process, contact a regional office of the CMF Program Administrator, Telefilm Canada, for a pre-application consultation.
• Learn more about the CMF’s specific resources for persons with disabilities that need Accessibility Support to apply for CMF funding here.
• Review and make note of the Program Deadlines before applying.

Step 2: To Submit Your Application

• Register online to create your Dialogue account. Once registered, you will receive a temporary password by email.
• Consult the Dialogue User Guide for further instructions.

Step 3: After Submitting Your Application

• Upon submission, you will receive a confirmation with an application number. For information on the status of your application, contact the Funding Application office in your region.
• If you’ve applied to a selective program, once the review process for your application has been completed, you will receive a letter informing you of the decision. If your project was not approved, the reasons for its rejection will be explained.
• Complete the Dialogue enrolment process for your company before proceeding to contract. This involves designating an Administrator for your company, validating your company name, and submitting corporate documentation.
• If your project is approved, you will receive a contract to sign as soon as all conditions stipulated in the letter of acceptance (where applicable) have been fulfilled.
• Once your contract has been signed, complete and submit the applicable Final Cost Documents found on the Program page.

📅 Application Deadline

October 16, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the Broadcaster Envelope Program.
• Apply for the Broadcaster Envelope Program.

This program is an excellent opportunity to promote diversity and inclusion in Canadian media by supporting projects in diverse languages. Don't miss the chance to contribute to Canada's multicultural storytelling!

• Direct Funding: Eligible applicants receive funding directly, supporting the creation and production of linear content in diverse languages.
• Flexibility: The maximum CMF contribution is now more flexible, with the previous dollar cap removed. This allows applicants to structure their financing to best suit their project's needs.
• Support for All Genres: Funding is available for any eligible genre of linear content, including drama, documentary, children & youth, and variety & performing arts.
• Alternative Access: Broadcasters without a direct envelope allocation can still participate through the Alternative Access option, subject to available funds.
• Promoting Diversity: The program actively encourages the creation of content that broadens the representation of Canada's multicultural communities on screen.