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Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant
Grant for Alberta film script development
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 55,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 1, 2024
- Closing date : September 2, 2024
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Companies with multiple film or television projects of 30 minutes or more may be eligible for up to $55,000 per project or $70,000 total.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 55,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : August 1, 2024
- Closing date : September 2, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
This grant fosters the development of high-quality, commercially viable projects and scripts suitable for broadcasting, supporting the Alberta screen-based production industry.
- New productions that are at least 30 minutes in broadcast length.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The Alberta Project Script Development Grant is open to Alberta writers, directors, and producers, specifically:- The producer must be an Alberta resident.- Applicants must involve the participation of both a writer and a producer.- Organizations must be incorporated in Alberta and in good standing with both the Corporate Registry and the Alberta Media Fund.- Eligible projects are new productions of at least 30 broadcast minutes in length.- Individual applicants or companies can apply for up to $55,000 per project, with a total cap of $70,000 for those with multiple projects in a fiscal year.Organizations or projects not eligible include those involved in news, reality TV, video game production, and other specified content types and mediums. Eligible expenses typically involve direct costs related to script development, excluding capital expenses and pre-application costs.Who is not eligible
This grant excludes certain projects from eligibility based on their content and activity focus. Projects not aligned with the cultural and entertainment focus of the grant are ineligible for funding.
- News, current events, or public affairs programming.
- Talk shows.
- Productions related to games or contests.
- Sports events or activities.
- Productions that solicit funds.
- Reality TV.
- Pornography or adult entertainment.
- Advertising.
- Productions for industrial, corporate, or institutional purposes.
- Console or online video games.
- Software programming platforms.
- Video distribution platforms or aggregators.
Eligible expenses
This grant supports the development of professional quality, commercial-ready scripts or projects that are intended for broadcasting. It offers financial assistance to Alberta-based writers, directors, and producers to help bring their creative visions to life.
- Option fees for literary material.
- Compensation for writers and producers.
- Development of series proposals.
- Research or travel expenses related to the project.
- Script consulting and editing fees.
- Corporate overhead and legal fees directly related to development.
- Screen-play workshopping to refine the script.
- Creation of demo reels and pitching materials to present the project to potential partners or investors.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available to companies that are incorporated in Alberta. This focuses the funding on entities that contribute to the province's screen-based production industry.
- Companies incorporated in Alberta.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Grant applications are assessed and scored using the Panel Assessment Form.
- Recipients must submit a report within 60 days after project completion.
- Funds are to be returned if reporting requirements are not met.
- The report must include a financial report and a copy of the work produced.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant?
Companies with multiple film or television projects of 30 minutes or more may be eligible for up to $55,000 per project or $70,000 total.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant Funds up to $55,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 2, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant program, you must:
The organization must be incorporated in Alberta.
The organization must be in good standing with the Corporate Registry.
The organization must be in good standing with the Alberta Media Fund.
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant?
This grant fosters the development of high-quality, commercially viable projects and scripts suitable for broadcasting, supporting the Alberta screen-based production industry. New productions that are at least 30 minutes in broadcast length.
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant?
You can contact Government of Alberta or by phone at 780-422-8584.
Where is the Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant available?
The Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant program is available the province of Alberta.
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