The Slate Development Program is a selective program that supports Canadian production companies in building and diversifying their slates by offering financial support for the development of original intellectual property (“IP”) with the intent to grow and foster the independent production industry.

Slate applications may include two or three projects and must have market interest from an approved broadcasters, platform or distributor. Please see the Slate Development Program Guidelines for more details.

Important Dates

2025 Dates to be announced

Guidelines, Policies and Application Components - Coming Soon

Slate Development Program

The full list and templates of Guidelines, Policies and Application Components will be available in the upcoming weeks.
Applicants are expected to check this page regularly to stay informed about documentation updates.

Reports

Slate Development Program

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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.