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The Slate Development Program is a selective program that supports the development of a slate of projects, developed by Canadian production companies by offering financial support for the development of original intellectual property (“IP”). Applications will be assessed on the potential of the projects and the opportunity for the slate to advance the applicant company. Successful applicants will have the flexibility to allocate the funds between their slate of projects in response to market needs and opportunities (subject to Bell Fund consideration). 

Important Dates

Application Portal Opens	February 27, 2025
Deadline : Application Portal Closes	April 01, 2025 (7 PM ET)

Webinar

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Slate Development Program Webinar (English) - More info here

January 23, 2025 – 2 PM ET

2025 Guidelines, Policies and Application Components

Slate Development Program

Slate Development Program Guidelines_2025
Program Policies_2025 Slate Development Project Details Form_2025 Slate_Market Interest SupportForm_2025

Reports

Slate Development Program

Cost Report Development Template
Slate Producer Report
Slate Market Interest Report

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Accessibility Support

The Bell Fund welcomes applications from people with disabilities, people who are deaf, and people who have barriers to accessing technology. Support for application assistance is also available to First Nations, Inuit or Métis applicants facing language, geographic and/or cultural barriers.

Upon request, the Bell Fund may commit funds of up to $500 towards service providers to assist with the preparation of an application to Bell Fund Programs.