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Epic MegaGrants

Funding for innovative Unreal Engine real-time 3D projects
Epic Games
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

Epic MegaGrants provides financial support of up to $150,000 to help smaller teams, solo developers, and innovators bring creative, noteworthy, and innovative projects to life using Unreal Engine or contributing to the open source 3D graphics ecosystem. Eligible activities include developing indie games, creating Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) experiences, transitioning projects from another engine to Unreal Engine, and building open source tools or immersive real-time 3D experiences (film, shows, animation).
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Development of indie games built in Unreal Engine.
  • Creation of new Fortnite experiences (including projects using Unreal Editor for Fortnite).
  • Porting or transitioning a project from another game engine to Unreal Engine.
  • Development of open-source tools or enhancements to open-source software using Unreal Engine.
  • Immersive real-time 3D projects (e.g., extending a film, show, or animation into a multi-platform immersive experience) that advance the real-time 3D community.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Indie game developers and small game development teams using Unreal Engine
  • Fortnite creators and teams developing UEFN (Unreal Editor for Fortnite) experiences
  • Developers and teams transitioning a project from another engine to Unreal Engine
  • Open-source software and tool developers building or enhancing open-source tools with Unreal Engine
  • Film, TV, animation, and media creators extending content into multi-platform immersive experiences using Unreal Engine

Eligible geographic areas

  • No specific geographic eligibility is stated in the provided information.

Processing and Agreement

  • Epic reviews applications during the published review period for each cycle.
  • Applicants are notified of the decision during the notices window for that cycle.

Additional information

  • Epic Games has supported over 2,000 MegaGrants to date.
  • Typical grant amounts are stated as averaging between $5,000 and $75,000, with some projects receiving up to $150,000.
  • Applicants are stated to continue to own their IP and may publish it however they wish.
  • For 2026, the program lists two cycles with defined submission windows, review periods, and notice dates.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Epic MegaGrants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Epic MegaGrants. 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 Epic MegaGrants?

Epic MegaGrants provides financial support of up to $150,000 to help smaller teams, solo developers, and innovators bring creative, noteworthy, and innovative projects to life using Unreal Engine or contributing to the open source 3D graphics ecosystem. Eligible activities include developing indie games, creating Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) experiences, transitioning projects from another engine to Unreal Engine, and building open source tools or immersive real-time 3D experiences (film, shows, animation).

How much funding can be received?

Epic MegaGrants Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Epic MegaGrants program?

To be eligible for the Epic MegaGrants program, you must: Smaller teams, solo developers, or innovators. Project built in/around Unreal Engine (or switching to Unreal Engine). Includes UEFN/Fortnite experiences or UE-related open-source/real-time 3D projects.

What expenses are eligible under Epic MegaGrants?

Development of indie games built in Unreal Engine. Creation of new Fortnite experiences (including projects using Unreal Editor for Fortnite). Porting or transitioning a project from another game engine to Unreal Engine. Development of open-source tools or enhancements to open-source software using Unreal Engine. Immersive real-time 3D projects (e.g., extending a film, show, or animation into a multi-platform immersive experience) that advance the real-time 3D community.

Where is the Epic MegaGrants available?

The Epic MegaGrants program is available across Canada.

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