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Interactive and Immersive Program, in partnership with the CMF
Support for Indigenous immersive screen projects
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
December 2, 2025
Opened October 27, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Interactive and Immersive Program, in partnership with the CMF, supports Indigenous screen-based creators in Canada developing or producing interactive and immersive projects, with ISO funding of up to $50,000 for development and $100,000 for production. Eligible work includes videogames, AR/VR/MR works, apps, prototyping, testing, research, writing, promotional materials, translation, accessibility costs, and technology purchases.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and production of interactive and/or immersive projects.
- Videogames, AR/VR/MR works, and apps.
- Interactive and/or immersive projects that include audiovisual content.
- Prototyping, testing, experimentation, research, writing, and the creation of a project.
Documents Needed
- Eligibility Form
- Applicant Information Form – Individual, Sole Proprietor, Company, Council, Community, or Settlement, Collective or Group
- Project Information Form, Project Proposal, and Production/Development Schedule
- Budget and Financial Structure, Support Materials, Bios and CVs, Relevant Chain of Title documents and IP Agreement, and ISO Declaration
- Marketing, Promotion and Distribution Plan (if applicable), and Letters of Support
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals, including sole proprietors.
- Collectives.
- Companies.
- Community groups.
- Indigenous governing bodies such as First Nation Band Offices, Inuit Communities, or Métis Settlements.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants in a state of bankruptcy or insolvency, or in the course of reorganization under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada).
- Applicants who are not in good standing with ISO, including those with outstanding final reports, defaults, or pending complaints or investigations.
- Applicants who have received previous ISO production phase funding for the same project.
- Applicants who are not in good standing at other Canadian funding organizations.
- Applicants who are owners of a company not in good standing with ISO, when applying as owners of a separate company.
Eligible expenses
- Production phase costs, including equipment rentals, studio rentals, production office, on-set costs, and fees.
- Engagement with experts, consultants, mentors, knowledge keepers, and other professional development related to the project.
- Hiring of key creatives, cast, crew, technical expertise, publicists, cultural advisors, knowledge carriers, community liaisons, or specialized talent.
- Trainee and mentorship positions during production, production of promotional materials such as trailers, translation and language support, accessibility costs during production and post-production, fees and honorariums for community engagement, and facilitator and consulting fees.
- Producer fees up to 10%, contingency related costs up to 5%, and technology costs including equipment purchases.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Re-takes or pick-ups.
- Activities and phases of a project that have been previously funded by the ISO.
- Development or production costs that have already been incurred or paid.
- Activities that are carried out to satisfy post-secondary course requirements of an educational institution.
- Promotional or sponsored content.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Relationality, Context & Accountability /25.
- Storytelling & Creative Approach /25.
- Creative Vision & Innovation /10.
- Feasibility & Execution /25.
- Impact, Reach & Contribution /15.
How to apply
- Read the ISO General Funding Guidelines Policy.
- Read the ISO Determining Indigenous Identity Guide.
- Read the Interactive & Immersive program guidelines outlined on the page.
- Complete the Interactive & Immersive program application checklist.
- Complete the application in the ISO Apply Portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications receive an initial eligibility and missing-document review by the ISO Program Coordinator and Program Manager.
- If more information is needed, applicants are given a short period, maximum 10 business days, to submit outstanding documents.
- Ineligible or incomplete applications can be withdrawn at any time, and applicants will be notified.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement to review, sign, and return, and must complete an electronic funds authorization form.
- Payment is processed within one month of successfully submitting all necessary documentation, and successful applicants eligible for additional CMF funding will create a profile on CMF’s application portal Dialogue and sign a funding contract directly with the CMF.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Interactive and Immersive Program, in partnership with the CMF Program
What is the Interactive and Immersive Program, in partnership with the CMF?
Interactive and Immersive Program, in partnership with the CMF, supports Indigenous screen-based creators in Canada developing or producing interactive and immersive projects, with ISO funding of up to $50,000 for development and $100,000 for production. Eligible work includes videogames, AR/VR/MR works, apps, prototyping, testing, research, writing, promotional materials, translation, accessibility costs, and technology purchases.
How much funding can be received?
Interactive and Immersive Program, in partnership with the CMF Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 2, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Interactive and Immersive Program, in partnership with the CMF program?
To be eligible for the Interactive and Immersive Program, in partnership with the CMF program, you must:
The project must be interactive and/or immersive.
Applicants must own, control, or have optioned 100% of the project copyright, except for international treaty co-productions.
Applicants must be able to accept direct deposit in the name of the applicant.
What expenses are eligible under Interactive and Immersive Program, in partnership with the CMF?
Development and production of interactive and/or immersive projects.
Videogames, AR/VR/MR works, and apps.
Interactive and/or immersive projects that include audiovisual content.
Prototyping, testing, experimentation, research, writing, and the creation of a project.
Who can I contact for more information about the Interactive and Immersive Program, in partnership with the CMF?
You can contact Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) by email at funding@iso-bea.ca or by phone at (705) 933-4538.
Where is the Interactive and Immersive Program, in partnership with the CMF available?
The Interactive and Immersive Program, in partnership with the CMF program is available across Canada.