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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
PRIM supports independent media art creation through access to professional facilities, equipment, and technical support. Eligible projects may receive a 75% discount, with a possible 85% jury favorite discount for an exceptional project.
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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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
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
- Technical support linked to studio, sound, image, editing, color grading, mixing, and digitization services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Technician fees
- Distribution supplies and materials
- Projects that are part of a school curriculum
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by PRIM.
- Eligible applications are evaluated by a jury.
- Applicants are notified of the decision after the selection process.
- Selected recipients must sign an agreement before receiving support.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Programme d'aide à la création Program
What is the Programme d'aide à la création?
PRIM supports independent media art creation through access to professional facilities, equipment, and technical support. Eligible projects may receive a 75% discount, with a possible 85% jury favorite discount for an exceptional project.
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.
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 Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Programme d'aide à la création?
Programme d'aide à la création is funded by Prim (PRIM)