Strategic Funds - Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund
Last Update: October 27, 2025
Canada
Supports media arts organizations in acquiring technical equipment
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $30,000
Timeline
- Archived
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Funds Providers
Program status
archived
Overview
The Strategic Funds - Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund provided up to $30,000 in financial support to Canadian professional media arts organizations. The program aimed to strengthen technical infrastructure essential for the growth and sustainability of independent media arts through equipment acquisition.
Financing terms and conditions
- Maximum funding amount of up to $30,000 per project.
Activities funded
- Development of technical infrastructure to support independent media arts organizations in Canada.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 28,500
Upgrade of editing suite with Mac Studio and Adobe licenses
$ 29,700
Installation of a VR/AR media lab with headsets and computers
$ 22,000
Purchase of field audio recording and podcast equipment
$ 29,600
Acquisition of 4K video cameras for member production needs
$ 29,200
Upgrade of digital projectors for independent film screenings
$ 17,400
Acquisition of lighting kits for experimental animation workshops
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a Canadian professional media arts organization.
- The project must focus on the acquisition of media arts equipment to support technical infrastructure and foster the advancement of independent media arts in Canada.
Who is eligible?
- Canadian professional media arts organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
1
Create your Applicant Profile
- Create your Applicant Profile through the Canada Council's portal
- Select your applicant type (e.g., individual, group, organization)
- Choose your field of practice
- Add more than one profile if needed
2
Validate your Applicant Profile
- Submit your Applicant Profile for validation
- Await validation by program staff (may take up to 15 business days)
- Ensure your profile meets program criteria for eligibility
3
Confirm eligibility and access programs
- Confirm your eligibility after profile validation
- Use your validated profile to access available grant programs
Additional information
- The information page on this grant is archived and available only for reference or historical research purposes.
- The fund is currently closed to new applications.
- Web archives are accessible via Internet Archive and Library and Archives Canada.
- The information has not been updated or modified since its archiving.
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