Administered by Government of Alberta · Last verified: July 2026
An Alberta Media Fund grant that helps cover labour costs for Alberta companies doing post-production, visual effects, and digital animation work. It pays 18% of total eligible invoiced Alberta labour, up to $200,000 per organization per budget year. Eligible work includes video and audio editing, subtitling, sound and visual effects, and digital animation.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
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Check my eligibilityAlberta Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant (PPG) is generally open to incorporated, self-employed businesses, in Alberta, in Creative & Media. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is 18% of eligible invoiced Alberta labour, up to $200,000 per year. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Review the PPG guidelines 2. Set up an online profile via the Front Office Registration form 3. Submit each eligible project within 60 days of the post-production end date 4. Apply through the GATE system before the March 1 annual deadline
Annual intake closes March 1 or when funds are allocated.
25% of eligible Alberta production costs, up to $125,000 (plus up to $35,000 training top-up)
GRANTUp to $55,000 per project, up to $70,000 per company per year
GRANTUp to $75,000