The Festival Development Assistance Program (FDAP) is a support program of the FDCP that aims to nurture and sustain film communities in the Philippines. FDCP believes that film festivals, especially those in the regions, are platforms to discover emerging voices and serve as venues to champion the film culture of a particular locality. Through this program, FDCP connects with regional film communities by providing financial and program support to sustain their respective film festivals and film-related community activities.

In partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy (OPCD), the FDCP has created the PEAP to encourage Philippine Embassies and Consulates to organize film-related cultural activities for Filipinos based abroad to let them discover and appreciate Philippine Cinema even outside their home country.