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Interactive Fund
Grant for British Columbia digital media or software productions
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 14, 2024
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Grant of $50,000 to support the production of high quality, original, interactive digital media content and software applications owned and controlled by British Columbia companies or individuals.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : June 14, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- $ 200,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Interactive Fund supports digital projects where interactivity plays a central role, ensuring that users can engage and actively participate in the narrative. These projects integrate art and technology to provide meaningful experiences through various innovative formats.
- Digital-based art installations that offer interactive elements.
- Interactive or immersive theatre presentations allowing audience participation.
- Location-based or public interactive installations and presentations.
- Websites with significant interactive features that engage users.
- Interactive narrative content that enables user-driven story exploration.
- Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality experiences that offer immersive environments.
- Mobile/tablet applications and games with interactive content delivery.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The Interactive Fund welcomes applications from individuals, companies, not-for-profit organizations, and collectives, primarily engaged in the B.C. arts and culture sector to support the development of interactive digital media projects.
- Individuals must be B.C. residents, having lived in the province for at least 200 of the previous 365 days and must have filed taxes in B.C. in the prior year.
- Companies must be incorporated in British Columbia or Canada, with headquarters in B.C., and the main owner(s) must be B.C. residents.
- Not-for-profit organizations must be B.C.-based and incorporated under the Society Act.
- Collectives need to consist of three or more B.C.-resident professional artists or cultural practitioners.
- Projects must be 100% owned and controlled by the applicant, with exceptions for partnerships where ownership is commensurate with contribution.
- Applicants must be in good standing with Creative BC and the BC Arts Council.
- Previous successful applicants from the last two funding rounds are not eligible to reapply in this cycle.
Who is not eligible
This grant has specific restrictions for certain projects mainly related to the intended use and purpose of the project. The exclusions ensure that the funds are used for interactive digital media projects that foster artistic and technological innovation, rather than for general business enhancements or non-interactive productions.
- Projects involving updates to personal, society, or company websites.
- Video or audio content mainly for streaming on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, or Spotify.
- Productions meant primarily for broadcast on television or through theatre release.
- Projects intended to be companion works to existing film or television productions.
- Projects focusing on corporate, industrial, or promotional purposes.
- Catalogues, compilations, or repurposed material without original content innovation.
- Digital ramp-up or transformation plans, including hardware purchases or content digitization without new interactive elements.
- Digital presentations without interactive user engagement.
Eligible expenses
The Interactive Fund supports projects focused on the development of original, interactive digital media that combines art and technology. Eligible projects are primarily digital, emphasizing user interactivity and diverse content representation.
- Digital based art installations.
- Interactive/immersive theatre presentations.
- Location-based or public interactive installations and presentations.
- Interactive websites.
- Interactive narrative content.
- Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality experiences.
- Mobile/tablet applications and games.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The presence of other confirmed funding or cash investment from the applicant may positively impact the application.
- Grant coaching sessions are available for applicants from systemically excluded groups or regions outside the Lower Mainland.
- A minimum of 30% of the fund is reserved for projects led by equity-seeking and priority group applicants.
- An appeal process for funding decisions is not available.
- A project acknowledgment is required in completed productions and marketing materials.
- Applicants must adhere to Creative BC's Code of Conduct and the "ON SCREEN PROTOCOLS & PATHWAYS" guide.
- Grant coaching and application feedback are provided to address systemic barriers in Arts and Culture.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Interactive Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Interactive Fund. 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 Interactive Fund?
Grant of $50,000 to support the production of high quality, original, interactive digital media content and software applications owned and controlled by British Columbia companies or individuals.
How much funding can be received?
Interactive Fund Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Interactive Fund program?
To be eligible for the Interactive Fund program, you must:
The company must be incorporated in British Columbia or Canada, with its head office in British Columbia.
The primary owner or majority common voting shareholder(s) must be B.C. resident(s).
What expenses are eligible under Interactive Fund?
The Interactive Fund supports digital projects where interactivity plays a central role, ensuring that users can engage and actively participate in the narrative. These projects integrate art and technology to provide meaningful experiences through various innovative formats. Digital-based art installations that offer interactive elements.
Interactive or immersive theatre presentations allowing audience participation.
Location-based or public interactive installations and presentations.
Websites with significant interactive features that engage users.
Interactive narrative content that enables user-driven story exploration.
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality experiences that offer immersive environments.
Mobile/tablet applications and games with interactive content delivery.
Who can I contact for more information about the Interactive Fund?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC) by email at hcampbell@creativebc.com.
Where is the Interactive Fund available?
The Interactive Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.
Who are the financial supporters of the Interactive Fund?
Interactive Fund is funded by Government of British Columbia (BC), Creative BC