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Ontario Creates IP Fund - Linear Content Stream

Ontario Creates
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 197 days ago
€5K–€400K
Cap per project
€400K
Min qualifying spend
€500K
Max public funding
50%
Sessions/year
2
Reliability
Good
Bankability
Not bankable

Key questions

How much does Ontario Creates IP Fund - Linear Content Stream pay?

Ontario Creates IP Fund - Linear Content Stream offers €5K–€400K per project as a grant. Minimum qualifying spend is €500K. Public funding is limited to 50% of the budget. It is not bankable.

Who is eligible for Ontario Creates IP Fund - Linear Content Stream?

Ontario Creates IP Fund - Linear Content Stream is open to feature films, TV series, documentaries and animation with a territorial link to Ontario. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory. Projects must pass a cultural test. Must demonstrate Ontario spend commitment; different funding rates apply for development vs production phases.

When is the next Ontario Creates IP Fund - Linear Content Stream deadline?

Ontario Creates IP Fund - Linear Content Stream runs 2 application sessions a year; the next date has not been published yet.

How do you apply for Ontario Creates IP Fund - Linear Content Stream?

Applications for Ontario Creates IP Fund - Linear Content Stream go to Ontario Creates through its online application portal. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.

Funding tracks

service-category
Development
Up to 50% of Ontario spend
$5,000 - $25,000
format
Production - Feature Films (Drama)
Up to 10% of Ontario spend
Up to $400,000
Production - Feature Films (Documentary)
Up to 10% of Ontario spend
Up to $200,000
Production - Digital Series
Up to 30% of Ontario spend
Up to $200,000

Territorial spend requirement

Projects must demonstrate Ontario expenditure commitment

Overview

The IP Fund Linear Content Stream supports development and production phases for feature films (drama and documentary) and digital series with non-repayable contributions.

Eligible formats

feature filmtv seriesdocumentaryanimation

Eligibility

Must demonstrate Ontario spend commitment; different funding rates apply for development vs production phases

● Co-production eligible● Service work eligible● Cultural test required● VFX eligible● Stackable

Programme contacts

Source: Ontario Creates · verified 5 Apr 2026