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Media Art Production Fund
Production support for independent media art projects
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : February 27, 2026
Location
Outaouais, Canada
Overview
The Media Art Production Fund supports independent media art projects by Extended Access DARC members. It offers access to equipment, production facilities, and technical support for eligible projects, with up to 80% of DARC equipment rental covered.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : February 27, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Outaouais
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Media art installations
- Screen-based work, including film, video, and animation
- Web-based projects
- Sound art
- Interactive and time-based digital projects
Documents Needed
- Basic contact information
- Project description
- CV or résumé
- Production schedule
- Budget detailing expenses and revenues
- Samples of past work
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Extended Access DARC members
- Independent artists working in media art
- Applicants based in the Ottawa-Gatineau region
Who is not eligible
- Non-members without Extended Access status
- Corporate projects
- Projects commissioned by a government agency, non-profit organization, broadcaster, or private company
- School projects that are part of a curriculum
- Projects created with generative AI tools
Eligible expenses
- Up to 80% of DARC equipment rental for the project
- Access to DARC equipment library and production facilities
- Access to DARC technical support
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects solely in post-production
- Corporate, promotional, and commercial television projects
- Public service announcements, news reports, and movies-of-the-week
- Instructional or educational projects
- Projects made on contract for a government agency, non-profit, broadcaster, or private company
Eligible geographic areas
- Ottawa-Gatineau region
Selection criteria
- Artistic merit
- Feasibility of the project
- Contribution to the applicant's artistic development
- Innovation in content, point of view, style, form, or process
How to apply
- Step 1: Create an AMS account and log in
- Access the Arts Management System (AMS) web platform.
- Create an account if you do not already have one.
- Step 2: Start a new application
- Go to the My Applications page.
- Click New Application and select the program campaign.
- Start the application.
- Step 3: Complete the submission form
- Fill in the application questions and required information.
- Save a draft if needed and edit it later from My Applications.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Complete the form to unlock submission.
- Confirm and submit the application in AMS.
- Check that the status changes to Submitted.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a recommender jury
- Jury members assess artistic merit and feasibility
- Jurors review submissions independently before meeting to select applicants
- All applicants are contacted, with a response expected within 6 weeks of the intake deadline
- Selected artists must complete the project within 24 months and provide progress reports
Additional information
- Only one application per intake is allowed.
- Applications can be submitted in French or English.
- No cash value is associated with awarded support.
- AI-generated or AI-assisted work is not supported.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Media Art Production Fund Program
What is the Media Art Production Fund?
The Media Art Production Fund supports independent media art projects by Extended Access DARC members. It offers access to equipment, production facilities, and technical support for eligible projects, with up to 80% of DARC equipment rental covered.
How much funding can be received?
Media Art Production Fund Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Media Art Production Fund program?
To be eligible for the Media Art Production Fund program, you must:
Must be an Extended Access DARC member
Must apply with an independent media art project
Must retain creative control
What expenses are eligible under Media Art Production Fund?
Media art installations
Screen-based work, including film, video, and animation
Web-based projects
Sound art
Interactive and time-based digital projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Media Art Production Fund?
You can contact Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) by email at education@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca.
Where is the Media Art Production Fund available?
The Media Art Production Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Media Art Production Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Media Art Production Fund is a Researchers And Facilities