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Strategic Funds - Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Strategic Funds - Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Strategic Funds - Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund program?

To be eligible for the Strategic Funds - Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund program, you must: Canadian professional media arts organizations

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Strategic Funds - Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund?

You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).

Q: Is the Strategic Funds - Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Strategic Funds - Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Supports media arts organizations in acquiring technical equipment

Grant and Funding

Canada Council for the Arts

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 30,000 $

Timeline

Archived

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Indigenous Peoples
Persons with Disabilities
Language Minorities
Other Racialized Persons
Canadians

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Culture and Arts
Diversity and Inclusion

Target groups

Indigenous peoples
People with disabilities
Artists / creatives
Nonprofits / charities
Minority groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

National

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.

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

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

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about the Strategic Funds - Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Strategic Funds - Media Arts Equipment Acquisition Fund. 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.