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Apply for funding to support Alberta companies that use Alberta labour on post-production, visual effects and digital animation projects.
The permanent PPG program launched October 1, 2018.
Applications will be accepted until March 1 each year, or when all funds for the budget year have been allocated. Applications must be received by 11:59 pm on the final day of intake. If the deadline falls on a stat holiday or weekend, it will be extended to the next working day.
The Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant (PPG) provides funding to help cover labour expenses for Alberta organizations involved in the development and delivery of post-production services in Alberta, including visual effects and digital animation.
This funding, under the Alberta Media Fund (AMF), supports the growth and sustainability of Alberta’s post-production sector by helping eligible companies employ Alberta talent.
A grant which represents 18% of the total eligible invoiced labour will provide funding to applicants.
Corporations and their affiliates that have received funding through the Screen-Based Production Grant or the Alberta Production Grant are not eligible for the PPG on the same projects.
You can submit an unlimited number of applications, however the maximum amount an organization or their affiliates can receive in grant funding per budget year is $200,000.
The grant amount requested per application must be at least $500.
To be eligible to apply, your organization must:
Eligible projects or activities include but are not limited to:
Projects that are not eligible for funding include but are not limited to:
Invoiced costs for eligible Albertans performing eligible activities on eligible projects.
Expenses not eligible under this grant include, but are not limited to:
Review the Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant Guidelines (PDF, 78 KB) to ensure you understand the requirements.
New applicants need to set up an online profile before filling out an application. To do this, email [email protected] with the following information:
Your login credentials will be emailed to you.
Login to the Online Grant Application System to begin your application. Refer to the Guide for Application Submission (PDF, 721 KB) for assistance.
Applications are accepted up to March 1st of each year. Applications must be received by 11:59 pm on the final day of intake and if the deadline falls on a stat holiday or weekend, it will be extended to the next working day. Applicants need only submit the following documents once per grant year or upon expiry:
Your application and all supporting documents must be received through the Online Grant Application System.
Faxed, emailed, mailed and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Applicants will be notified in writing of the result of their application.
Connect with the PPG program:
Phone: 780-422-8584
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]
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