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Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 15, 2026
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
PRIM ÉCHOS supports independent media creation and post-production by artists from ethnocultural diversity communities. It offers access to professional equipment, technical support, and reduced fees for eligible sound and moving-image production services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Not Elsewhere Classified
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of independent media works
- Post-production of independent media works
- For ÉCHOS+, image editing residency work at PRIM
Documents Needed
- Artist CV or collective CV
- Technical needs form
- Audio or video support materials
- Additional relevant documentation, if any
- For ÉCHOS+: CV of the editor
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independent artists
- Artist collectives
- Artists from ethnocultural diversity communities
Who is not eligible
- Projects that are part of a school curriculum
Eligible expenses
- Rental of rooms, studios, and production equipment at reduced rates
- Eligible post-production services such as sound recording, picture editing, finishing, color grading, sound mixing, and digitization
- For ÉCHOS+: full coverage of image editing room rental
- Technical consultation hours included in the program
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Technician fees, except the consultation hours included in the program
- Supplies and distribution media
- Projects linked to a school curriculum
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Montreal, Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked by PRIM staff for eligibility
- Eligible applications are then reviewed by a peer jury
- The jury makes the funding decision based on the program criteria
- PRIM sends the result within two months after the deadline
- Selected recipients must sign an agreement and follow its terms
Additional information
- Recipients must become a PRIM member.
- Selected artists must sign an agreement and respect its terms.
- The project must be completed within three years of the results announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions about the The prices Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The prices. 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 The prices?
PRIM ÉCHOS supports independent media creation and post-production by artists from ethnocultural diversity communities. It offers access to professional equipment, technical support, and reduced fees for eligible sound and moving-image production services.
How much funding can be received?
The prices Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the The prices program?
To be eligible for the The prices program, you must:
Independent artist or collective
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
From ethnocultural diversity
What expenses are eligible under The prices?
Creation of independent media works
Post-production of independent media works
For ÉCHOS+, image editing residency work at PRIM
Where is the The prices available?
The The prices program is available Montréal, Quebec.