Application Form_V2025

2025 APPLICATION FOR FINANCING
TELUS Fund finances exceptional TV programs, feature-length films, and web series that promote the well-being of people in their environment.

We offer financing at three stages:
- Development Financing: Your story has progressed beyond a detailed treatment, and you need support to prepare for production.
- Production Financing: Your project is ready for production, and you need funding to create content and engage audiences.
- Post-launch Financing: Your project has launched, and you need support to expand its reach and impact. (Series must wait until all episodes of the final season have launched to apply for post-launch financing.)
Learn more about TELUS Fund and the 2025 Program Guidelines here.
What stage of financing are you applying for?*

DevelopmentProductionPost-launch
Filled Stage variable in the form
Web series aimed at caregivers

TELUS Fund has earmarked special financing for web series that have obtained a Platform Support Form from the Stories for Caregivers platform operated by S4C Media Inc. There is no longer a separate special call for these web series.

If your web series has obtained support from a different eligible Platform, select "NO" in the next question.
Has your web series secured a Platform Support Form from S4C Media Inc.?*

YesNo

	# of Episodes	Minutes per Episode
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Plan
Now, let's discuss your PLAN.

The Fund prioritizes submissions that have:
- Already secured other funding and are ready to proceed.
- Minimum marketing allocations to secure a Marketing agency to create and execute the Comprehensive Audience Development Plan.
- Resources in the budget to create ample Programming and Complementary Content to support the CADP.
EXCEPTION: Stories for Caregivers web series benefit from marketing expertise and audience development managed by S4C Media Inc. Marketing allocations in the project budget are not required.
First, tell us about the history of {filledProject}. *

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Project Budget and Financing Plan

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When completing the project budget and financing plan, keep in mind TELUS Fund's conditions of {filledStage} financing which include:
- TELUS Fund Maximum Amount: Up to $25,000 or 75% of the development budget, whichever is less.
- TELUS Fund Minimum Amount: The allocation to the Audience Development column must be at least $5,000 to work with a pre-approved Marketing Agency to develop a Comprehensive Audience Development Plan (CADP), which must include at minimum a digital marketing strategy for Canadian audiences.
- EXCEPTION: Stories for Caregivers web series benefit from marketing expertise and audience development managed by S4C Media Inc. Marketing allocations in the project budget are not required.

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When completing the project budget and financing plan, keep in mind TELUS Fund's conditions of {filledStage} financing which include:

TELUS Fund Maximum Amount:
- For web series: Up to $5,000 per minute, $200,000, or 75% of the production budget, whichever is less. This maximum amount includes support toward meeting the required minimum marketing allocation of $50,000 in the project budget. In the past 5 years, 38 web series have received an average of $147K or 61% of the production budget.
- For Stories for Caregivers web series: Up to $5,000 per minute, $150,000, or 75% of the production budget, whichever is less. There is no minimum marketing allocation required for Stories for Caregivers web series.
- Other Programming: Up to $500,000 or 75% of the production budget, whichever is less. This maximum amount includes support toward meeting the required minimum marketing allocation of $50,000 in the project budget. In the past 5 years, 32 feature-length films and TV series have received:
  - An average of $234,000 or 17% of the production budget.
  - 6 of the 32 funded projects received +$300,000.
  - 2 exceptional submissions received +$400,000.
  - 4 received +40% of the production budget.
  - None to date has received +50% of the production budget.
TELUS Fund Minimum Amounts:

Allocate at least the following amounts to the columns to support the Comprehensive Audience Development Plan (CADP):
- $5,000 minimum to work with a pre-approved Marketing Agency to develop a CADP, which must include at minimum a digital marketing strategy for Canadian audiences.
- $50,000 minimum to work with a pre-approved Marketing Agency to execute the digital marketing strategy for Canadian audiences, including paid advertising. Request additional financing from TELUS Fund to help you develop and execute Other Canadian Strategies, beyond the digital marketing strategy, and create Complementary Content to support the CADP.
- TELUS Fund recommends allocating at least 10% of the B + C sections of the production budget toward the creation of ample Complementary Content.
Refer to the Program Guidelines for full details on minimum requirements and some exceptional considerations.

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When completing the project budget and financing plan, keep in mind TELUS Fund's conditions of {filledStage} financing which include:

Maximum amount:
- Up to $150,000 or 75% of the post-launch budget, whichever is less.
- On average, four successful applicants over the past 5 years received $102,000 or 69% of the post-launch budget.

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In the table below, start with your request to TELUS Fund. Allocate the TELUS Fund amount across the project components to help you meet the above conditions of {filledStage} financing.

For other financial sources, indicate:
- Name of the financial source
- Whether their financing has been confirmed in writing (Y/N)
- The Type of financing they are providing
  - Cash Presales: Licenses from broadcasters or platforms; advances or minimum guarantees from distributors and sales agents.
  - Other Cash: Provincial and federal funding agencies, sponsorship, grants and private investors
  - Non-Cash: Deferred fees, in-kind contributions and producer investments
  - Tax Credits: Provincial and federal tax credit programs typically calculated as a percentage of labour or financing.
- Allocation of their financing to the project components: Programming, Complementary Content and Audience Development

Financial Sources*

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What is the total amount in the {filledStage} budget that will be spent on Non-Canadian Expenditures?*
Non-Canadian expenditures as a percentage of the TOTAL {filledStage} budget should typically not exceed 25%
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Audience Development Plan

Now, let's find out about the marketing expertise and resources that will be available to support creation and execution of the Comprehensive Audience Development Plan (the CADP).
If {filledProject} is selected to receive financing from the Fund, which pre-approved Marketing Agency will you engage to create and execute the CADP?
Enter Name

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Producer-led Marketing Efforts

The Fund allocates financing to support producer-led marketing efforts, ensuring well-being content effectively reaches audiences. Creating the CADP early — before production begins — can help you:
- Clarify goals and guide creative decisions
- Secure partnerships and media support
- Build pre-launch momentum
- Budget effectively
How much of the development budget have you allocated to engage this pre-approved Marketing Agency to create the Comprehensive Audience Development Plan?
Enter amount

Plan_Prod & Post-Launch Qs_Non-S4C
For how many months have you budgeted to retain the Marketing Agency?

0 - 6 months6 - 12 monthsmore than 12 months
How much of the project budget have you allocated to engage this Marketing Agency to create and execute the Comprehensive Audience Development Plan (CADP)?
Enter amount
Of the amount above, how much is specifically allocated to the implementation of the digital marketing strategy (excluding paid advertising)?
Enter amount
How much of the project budget have you allocated for paid digital advertising targeted to Canadian audiences (e.g., social media ads, search engine marketing)?
Enter amount

Supporting Materials

Please use meaningful file names and upload in the format indicated.
1- Health Organization Support Forms: Upload completed support forms in PDF format (maximum 5).*

Use "1_" before the file name. i.e.: 1_Health Organization A.pdf
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2- Programming Creative Materials: Upload the most recent versions of creative materials for the TV program, feature length film, or web series you plan to create (e.g., bible, scripts). Use PDF format.*

Use "2_" before the file name. i.e.: 1_Script Episode 1.pdf
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3- Audience Ambassador Support Forms, if any: Upload completed support forms in PDF format (maximum 5). OPTIONAL

Use "3_" before the file name. i.e.: 3_Audience Ambassador A.pdf
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4- Platform Support Forms: Upload completed Platform Support Forms, license agreement(s), commitment letter(s) and deal memo(s) with CRTC-Recognized Services and other Platforms in PDF format (maximum 5).*

Use "4_" before the file name. i.e.: 4_Platform Support Form A.pdf
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5- Platform Agreements, if any: Upload deal memo(s), license agreement(s), and commitment letter(s) with eligible Platforms in PDF format (maximum 5). OPTIONAL

Use "5_" before the file name. i.e.: 5_Platform Agreement A.pdf
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6- Distribution Agreements, if any: Upload distributor and sales agent agreement(s), commitment letter(s) and deal memo(s) in PDF format. OPTIONAL

Use "6_" before the file name. i.e.: 6_Distribution Agreement A.pdf
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7- Comprehensive Audience Development Plan, if any: Upload the CADP created by a pre-approved Marketing Agency in PDF format. OPTIONAL

Use "7_" before the file name. i.e.: 7_CADP.pdf
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8- Financial Structure: Upload agreements with all confirmed financial sources, if any, in PDF format (e.g., deal memos, contracts)*

Use "8_" before the file name. i.e.: 8_Financial Source A.pdf
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9- Project Budget: Upload the project budget for this {filledStage} stage identifying all non-Canadian, related party, and marketing costs, in XLS format.*

Use "9_" before the file name. i.e.: 9_Top_Sheet Budget A.xls
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10- Project Schedule: Upload the project schedule for this {filledStage} stage in XLS or PDF format.*

Use "10_" before the file name. i.e.: 10_Schedule.xls
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11- Project Team: In PDF format, upload ONE document that includes short bios for individuals identified in Key Positions including links to prior comparable works in a similar role.*

Use "11_" before the file name. i.e.: 11_Team_Bios.pdf
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Applicant Information
Contact Person for this application*

First NameLast Name
Email for Contact Person*
example@example.com
Phone Number for Contact Person*
Name of Applicant company*
Incorporation Number*
Has the Applicant company or its related entities previously applied for financing from TELUS Fund? If so, please tell us the project titles for prior submissions and financing agreements with TELUS Fund.*

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Applicant website address
https://example.com/
Address of Applicant company*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince / Territory

Postal
Phone Number*
Name of CO-Applicant company, if applicable
Incorporation Number
Has the CO-Applicant company or its related entities previously applied for financing from TELUS Fund? If so, please tell us the project titles for prior submissions and financing agreements with TELUS Fund.

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CO-Applicant website address
https://example.com/
Address of CO-Applicant company

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityProvince / Territory

Postal Code
Phone Number

Signature
The Applicant(s) agrees that no obligation is assumed or implied against The TELUS Fund (the “Fund”) unless and until the Fund enters into a written agreement with the Applicant(s), if any, and then only as expressed in such agreement. The undersigned hereby releases the Fund and its directors, officers, members, contractors, employees, administrators, agents, and representatives from any liability for the loss, theft, damage or destruction of the documents and materials submitted with this application or for the unauthorized use or reproduction for reasons beyond the Fund's knowledge or control. All risks associated with the transportation of the documents and materials submitted with this application are assumed by the Applicant(s).

The Applicant(s) acknowledges that this application is not eligible if any part of this application is not completed, signed, and submitted in full. The Applicant(s) hereby warrants that the information provided in this application is complete and accurate and that the signatory has the full authority to submit this application. The Applicant(s) shall notify the Fund via email to info@telusfund.ca immediately if and when any changes occur to any of the submitted documents or information and shall provide written details of any such changes.

The Applicant(s) hereby authorizes the Fund to communicate any information in this application with any third party indicated in this application. The Applicant(s) acknowledges that the TELUS Fund has full discretion in administering its projects and in the application of the Program Guidelines to ensure that funding is provided to those projects that meet the mandate and objectives of the TELUS Fund. The Applicant hereby agrees that the Fund is not responsible in any way for the holding or return of any materials submitted at any time in connection with the application and the Fund retains the right to keep on file or destroy all materials submitted by Applicants in support of their application.

By applying your signature below, the Applicant(s) confirms having read the above terms, the Terms of Use and the Privacy Committment.
Applicant Signature/ Stamp- DATE*

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Name of corporate signatory of Applicant*

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Co-Applicant Signature/ Stamp- DATE

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Name of corporate signatory of CO-Applicant and title

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	Name of Content	# of Episodes	# of Minutes per Episode	Channels and platforms
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	Name of Content	# of Episodes	# of Minutes per Episode	Channels and platforms
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	Audience Ambassador	Total Reach in Canada	URL 1	URL 2	URL 3
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	Key Position	Name	Canadian/ Permanent Resident	Gender	Indigenous Peoples	Racialized Community	Person with disabilities
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2025 APPLICATION FOR FINANCING

TELUS Fund finances exceptional TV programs, feature-length films, and web series that promote the well-being of people in their environment.

Web series aimed at caregivers

Story

First up, let's find out about your project's STORY. The Fund is looking for:

Health Organizations

CONTENT FORMAT AND GENRE

Non-programming

Programming

Complementary Content

Non-programming

Programming

Complementary Content

Non-programming

NEW CONTENT

Non-programming

Audience

Next, let's explore your AUDIENCE.

Plan

Now, let's discuss your PLAN.

Project Budget and Financing Plan

TELUS Fund Minimum Amounts:

Audience Development Plan

Producer-led Marketing Efforts

Team

The final evaluation criteria is Project Team. The Fund is looking for:

Supporting Materials

Applicant Information

Signature