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Epic MegaGrants

Q: How much funding can be received?

Epic MegaGrants Funds up to 150000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Epic MegaGrants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Epic MegaGrants is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Epic MegaGrants?

Epic MegaGrants is funded by Epic Games

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the Epic MegaGrants available?

The Epic MegaGrants program is available across Canada.

Q: Are startups eligible for the Epic MegaGrants program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the Epic MegaGrants program.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Funding for innovative Unreal Engine real-time 3D projects

Grant and Funding

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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Minimum amount : 5,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

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

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).

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

The applicant must be a smaller team, solo developer, or innovator seeking support to develop a promising project.
The project must be creative, noteworthy, and innovative, and built in and around Unreal Engine (including Unreal Editor for Fortnite experiences) or enhance the open source 3D graphics ecosystem.
Indie game projects developed in Unreal Engine are eligible.
Fortnite/UEFN experience projects (from dev teams, established studios, Fortnite Creative teams, or individuals with an experience concept) are eligible.
Projects partially developed in another engine may be eligible if they plan to transition to Unreal Engine.

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.

Selection criteria

Creative, outstanding, and innovative nature of the project.
Use of Unreal Engine (or a project created “with and around” Unreal Engine).
Contribution to the improvement of the open-source 3D graphics ecosystem.

How to apply

Check eligibility fit

Confirm your project is built in/around Unreal Engine or enhances the open source 3D graphics ecosystem
Ensure you are a smaller team, solo developer, or innovator seeking sponsorship to reach the next milestone

Select application cycle

Choose Cycle 1 or Cycle 2 based on your readiness
Plan to apply within the submission window before 11:59 PM ET

Submit your application

Submit your application through the Epic MegaGrants “Apply now” page
Send the application before the submission window closes

Wait for review decision

Wait during the official review period for your cycle
Monitor for notices during the stated notice dates

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.

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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?

How much funding can be received?

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.