How do I apply for Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant?

Visit Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture's website for application instructions.

What industries are eligible for Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant?

Eligible industries include: screen-based production, film, television, media.

Who administers Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant?

This program is administered by Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture.

Are there similar programs to Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant?

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How can I improve my chances of getting approved for Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

Alberta Media Fund — Project Script Development Grant

Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture

🎨 Arts, Culture & Creative Industries🗺️ Provincial🏪 Small Business🌱 Early-Stage💼 Commercialization

Grant for Alberta film script development

Funding

$15,000 - $55,000

Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Status

Accepting Applications

What Is This Program?

Companies with multiple film or television projects of 30 minutes or more may be eligible for up to $55,000 per project or $70,000 total.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding for Alberta writers, directors, and producers to develop professional quality, commercial-ready screen-based projects and scripts.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, medium

Industries: screen-based production, film, television, media

Region: Alberta

Other Criteria: Incorporated in Alberta, In good standing with the Corporate Registry, In good standing with the Alberta Media Fund, Applications must involve participation of a writer and producer, Producer must be an Alberta resident, Project must be a new production, Project must be at least 30 broadcast minutes in length, Professional quality, commercial-ready projects and scripts

🏆 Detailed Application Guide

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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Review the guidelines
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🌐Application Portal: https://gate.alberta.ca/gate/frontOffice.jsf
📤Submission Method: online
📅Key Dates: February 1 to March 1Application intake window
August 1 to September 1Application intake window
🔄Intake Type: fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents: Company Profile
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📎Optional Documents: Co-production Agreement
Option or License Agreement
📐Format Requirements: PDF only, max 10MB
✉️Supporting Letters: Written evidence from funding sources including the project name is required.

💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: option fees for literary material
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🚫Ineligible Expenses: capital items
expenses incurred prior to application submissions
💳Payment Model: reimbursement
⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible: No

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required: Yes
📊Matching Ratio: 25% minimum
🏦Eligible Matching Sources: cash
in-kind contributions
📚Stacking Rules: Cumulative government assistance is allowed.
🛡️Proof of Matching Required: Written evidence from funding sources is required to prove matching funds.

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency: final only
📑Reporting Requirements: a complete and accurate financial report
a copy of the work produced as proposed in the project plan
a summary of the approved phase(s) (1-2 pages)
🔍Audit Requirements: Funds are to be returned if reporting requirements are not met.