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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 with discounted access to professional facilities, equipment, and technical support. The program is open to eligible artists and collectives for projects involving sound or moving image, with a maximum 75% discount and a possible 85% jury favorite discount.
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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 production projects
- Projects using 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 first reviewed by PRIM staff for eligibility.
- Eligible applications are then assessed by a peer jury.
- The jury makes the final funding decision.
- Applicants are informed of the result within two months after the deadline.
- 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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Programme d'aide à la création. 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 Programme d'aide à la création?
PRIM supports independent media art creation with discounted access to professional facilities, equipment, and technical support. The program is open to eligible artists and collectives for projects involving sound or moving image, with a maximum 75% discount and a possible 85% jury favorite discount.
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 production projects
Projects using 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