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Source verified June 19, 2026
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
PRIM offers support to non-profit cultural, social, or community organizations for mission-related projects. The program provides a 75% discount on non-member rates for studio, room, and filming equipment rentals, along with project support and technical assistance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Social Services
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Media production projects using sound or moving image
Documents Needed
- Articles of incorporation or charter of the applicant organization
- CV of the artist or artist collective leading the project, if applicable
- Project presentation
- Technical needs form
- Audio or video support material, if available
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Foundations
- Charities
Who is not eligible
- Individual artists applying for a personal project
- Projects submitted to another program at the same time
Eligible expenses
- Rental of rooms, studios, and filming equipment
- Technical support and project assistance
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Technician fees
- Distribution supplies and materials
Eligible geographic areas
- Montréal
Selection criteria
- Artistic value and originality
- Impact and benefits for the organization and community
- Quality and relevance of supporting material
- Feasibility of the schedule and budget forecasts
- Applicant’s ability to carry out the project technically and creatively
- Impact of PRIM’s support on project delivery
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the project presentation.
- Gather the required supporting documents.
- Complete the technical needs form and prepare any audio or video support material.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Send the application by email to soumissions@primcentre.org.
- Attach all required documents to the email.
- Step 3: Wait for the review result
- PRIM reviews the application for eligibility.
- If eligible, the file is reviewed by a jury.
- PRIM informs applicants of the decision by email.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for eligibility by the program manager at PRIM.
- Eligible applications are then assessed by a jury.
- The jury makes the final decision and all decisions are final and without appeal.
- Applicants are informed of the result within 15 business days after submission.
Additional information
- Applicants may submit one application per calendar year.
- The same project cannot be submitted to two programs at the same time.
- Approved recipients must become PRIM members.
- The project must be completed within two years of signing the agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Assistance to organizations Program
What is the Assistance to organizations?
PRIM offers support to non-profit cultural, social, or community organizations for mission-related projects. The program provides a 75% discount on non-member rates for studio, room, and filming equipment rentals, along with project support and technical assistance.
How much funding can be received?
Assistance to organizations Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Assistance to organizations program?
To be eligible for the Assistance to organizations program, you must:
Non-profit, cooperative, foundation, or charity
Cultural, social, or community mission
Project serves the organization’s mission
What expenses are eligible under Assistance to organizations?
Media production projects using sound or moving image
Who can I contact for more information about the Assistance to organizations?
You can contact Prim (PRIM) by email at soumissions@primcentre.org.
Where is the Assistance to organizations available?
The Assistance to organizations program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Assistance to organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Assistance to organizations is a Other Support