Grants you can apply for · Federal program · Non-repayable contribution
Talent to Watch program
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Taking applications?
Deadline passed (28 Apr 2026)
The official page says: “Opening April 14, 2026 8:00 AM EDT Closing April 28, 2026 11:59 PM EDT”
Read from the official page on October 13, 2026. Confirm the deadline on the official page before you apply.
- Amount
- Up to $250K
- Cost share
- Not stated on the page
- Who can apply
- Businesses; Individuals
- Where
- Anywhere in Canada
Limited to: Information, media and culture.
What it is
Financing for new filmmakers to create online content
Get a contribution of up to $250,000 provided through 1 of 3 streams for the production, digital distribution and promotion of a first feature-length film longer than 75 minutes.
Description from the Government of Canada’s Business Benefits Finder (list of July 17, 2025), Open Government Licence – Canada.
Who got it before
We couldn’t match this program to the federal grants and contributions records, so there is no record here of who got it.
More programs: all provinces.