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Changing Narratives Fund │Canada Media Fund (CMF)

January 1, 1900

Value

Up to $300,000 for projects with a national, provincial/territorial, or regional reach and impact.

Description

The Changing Narratives Fund is a new fund initiated by the Department of Canadian Heritage to support creators from Diverse Communities, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, ethno-religious minorities, Persons with disabilities/Disabled persons and 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

Eligible Applicants

Applicants to the Changing Narratives Fund projects must be:

  • in support of strengthening Diverse Community groups in the Canadian screen-based industries
  • Canadian owned and controlled non-profit corporations with a primary mandate in the Canadian screen-based sector.
  • Organizations incorporated at the time of application.
  • In good standing (i.e., not in Default) with the CMF per reports and deliverables of past funded projects.

Note: The CNF recognizes that members of Official Language Minority Communities (OLMCs) and the program’s Diverse Communities face socioeconomic barriers, particularly in employment within the culture and media sectors. Therefore, the CNF will prioritize funding for diverse and intersecting OLMCs.

Eligible Expenses

Eligible Costs must be related to specific initiatives that are incurred directly for the Project. Such costs may include, but are not limited to, expenses for:

  • Consulting fees and honorariums for mentors, instructors, experts and community leaders
  • Project management and coordination fees
  • Marketing and promotion (max. 10% of the total budget)
  • Travel, accommodation and per diems for participants
  • Travel, accommodation and per diems for educators/workshop facilitators/leaders/organization representatives
  • Dedicated facility and equipment rental
  • Online platform fees for virtual events
  • Administrative expenses (max. 15% of the total budget)
  • Other third-party costs directly related to the project
  • Translation, interpretation, support and accessibility services.
  • Participant stipends/honorariums

Deadline Date

The Changing Narratives Fund is now closed as all available funds have been committed. The application period for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 disbursements took place from July 15-31, 2025. No further application periods are anticipated. Please visit the official Canada Media Fund website for program details.

Contact

Contact Name: Growth and Inclusion team

E-mail Address: industries@cmf-fmc.ca

Website: https://cmf-fmc.ca/program/changing-narratives-fund/

Industry:

Arts and Culture, Indigenous, Non-Profit

Location:

Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, NWT, Ontario, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Tags:

2SLGBTQ+, Black, Disability

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