Closed
Source verified July 9, 2026
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
PRIM’s Aide à la création supports independent artists and collectives at its Montréal postproduction centre for independent media artworks. It offers a 75% discount, with a possible Coup de cœur du jury at 85%, for room rentals, studio use, and filming equipment rentals.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Independent media art creation projects.
- Projects involving sound or moving image.
Documents Needed
- Artist CV or collective members’ CVs
- Technical needs form
- Audio or video support material
- Any other relevant documentation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent artists
- Artist collectives
- Emerging, mid-career, and established artists
Who is not eligible
- Projects that are part of a school curriculum
Eligible expenses
- Rental of rooms, studios, and filming equipment
- Postproduction services for image and sound
- Deliverables and copies, including DCP and LTO archiving
- Fixed data management fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Technician fees
- Distribution supplies and materials
- Sound mixing, which cannot be done at PRIM
- Projects that are part of a school curriculum
Selection criteria
- Artistic value and originality
- Impact and expected outcomes
- Effect of the project on the applicant’s artistic development
- Quality and relevance of supporting material
- Feasibility, including timeline and technical ability; the jury may award a Coup de cœur du jury to one project per competition that stands out exceptionally and unanimously
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the online application form
- Fill out the online registration form.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
- Prepare the artist CV or collective CVs.
- Complete the technical needs form.
- Gather audio or video support material and any other relevant documentation.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the application through the online form before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by PRIM and evaluated by a jury.
- Applicants are notified after the selection process.
- Selected recipients must become PRIM members, sign an agreement, respect its terms, and complete the project within three years of the results announcement.
Additional information
- Recipients must become PRIM members.
- Approved projects must be carried out within three years of the results announcement.
- Application decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
- The same project cannot be submitted to two programs at the same time.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Programme d'aide à la création Program
What is the Programme d'aide à la création?
PRIM’s Aide à la création supports independent artists and collectives at its Montréal postproduction centre for independent media artworks. It offers a 75% discount, with a possible Coup de cœur du jury at 85%, for room rentals, studio use, and filming equipment rentals.
How much funding can be received?
Programme d'aide à la création Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Programme d'aide à la création program?
To be eligible for the Programme d'aide à la création program, you must:
Independent artists or collectives
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Media art using sound or moving image
What expenses are eligible under Programme d'aide à la création?
Independent media art creation projects.
Projects involving sound or moving image.
Who can I contact for more information about the Programme d'aide à la création?
You can contact Prim (PRIM) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Programme d'aide à la création available?
The Programme d'aide à la création program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Programme d'aide à la création a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Programme d'aide à la création is a Other Support