The Bell Fund has invested in the production of new media projects associated with television productions since 1997. Bell TV makes annual contributions of over $8 million to this Fund. In addition, the investments generated by a $10 million endowment resulting from the BCE/CTV Benefits provides the funding to support the development of digital interactive projects.

The Bell Fund's mandate is to advance the Canadian broadcasting system. The Bell Fund:

encourages and funds the creation of excellent Canadian digital media
promotes partnerships and sustainable businesses in the broadcast and new media sectors
engages in research and sharing knowledge
enhances the national and international profile of industry stakeholders.
The Bell Fund is a not-for-profit organization, certified by the CRTC as an independent production fund eligible to receive and administer contributions from broadcast distribution undertakings. It is governed by a nine member Board of Directors operating as an arms-length corporation with representatives from broadcasting, the television and new media production sectors and from Bell TV and its affiliates.