Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream

Project Eligibility Eligible Canada Media Fund Experimental Stream projects must:

• Contain digital media content and/or application software that is innovative, interactive, and is connected to the Canadian cultural sector;
• Be produced in Canada with at least 50-75% of project costs incurred in Canada; and
• Remain under Canadian ownership.

This includes projects such as:

• Video games (PC, console, handheld console, mobile or other platforms);
• Mobile applications;
• Web 2.0 or higher applications;
• Software applications with a connection to the Canadian cultural sector; and
• Other projects containing audio-visual content and significant user interactivity.

Ineligible Project Types Some types of projects that cannot receive support through the CMF Experimental Stream include, but are not limited to:

• Film and television projects;
• System software;
• Products with a specific corporate, industrial or promotional focus;
• Curriculum-based products (including e-learning applications, software and technologies);
• Partial or split projects (and project portions) that cannot be exploited independently;
• Project adaptation from one platform to another;
• Catalogues or compilations of repurposed material, presented without benefit of new, value-added original content; and
• Casino type games.

Expense Eligibility Up to 75% of expenses may be provided through the Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream. This includes:

• Salaries, benefits, and wages for employees directly responsible for the project;
• Contractors;
• Technology infrastructure (hardware and software);
• Making content accessible online, including copyright clearance, documentation, design and development, translation costs;
• Research and preparation of content;
• Project audit fees;
• Technical and administration expenses; and
• Marketing and promotion costs.

Ineligible Expenses Unlike the project-specific expenses mentioned above, core business operations or capital expenditures will not be eligible for funding. This includes:

• Rent;
• Real estate purchases; and
• Maintenance costs.