Alberta Made Production Grant (AMPG)
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Covers 25% of eligible Alberta production costs (up to $125,000) for small-budget screen productions under $500,000 total budget, with an optional $35,000 training top-up. Designed for Alberta producers who cannot access the Film and Television Tax Credit, which requires $500K+ budgets.
Eligibility Requirements
- Alberta-resident producer or Alberta-registered company
- Total production budget under $499,999 CAD
- Minimum $50,000 in eligible Alberta production costs
- Must produce Alberta content (Alberta stories or creators)
- Apply through GATE (Grant Application Tracking and Evaluation system)
- Minimum eligible production budget of $50,000
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- 25% of eligible costs, up to $125,000 (+ up to $35,000 training incentive)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 25% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Two annual intakes: January 2–16 and July 2–16
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How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipThis grant fills the gap below the Film and Television Tax Credit ($500K+ threshold). If your total budget is close to $500K, consider whether the tax credit would yield more value. The training incentive top-up ($35K) is for on-set mentorship — include a mentorship plan with named mentors to access it. Only two intake windows per year (Jan 2-16 and Jul 2-16) — prepare well in advance.
Success Profile
Independent Alberta filmmakers and small production companies with budgets under $500K producing Alberta-focused content. Documentary, short film, and indie feature producers.
Evaluation Criteria
Assessed on Alberta economic impact, cultural significance, production team experience, project feasibility, and distribution/broadcast plans.
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 6
Eligible Expenses 5
- Alberta production crew wages and salaries
- Alberta location and facility costs
- Alberta post-production services
- Equipment rental in Alberta
- On-set training and mentorship costs (for top-up)
Ineligible Expenses 3
- Costs incurred outside Alberta
- Development costs (pre-production planning)
- Distribution and marketing costs
Intake Periods
Two annual windows: January 2-16 and July 2-16. No applications accepted outside these dates.
Deadline Notes
Only two narrow intake windows per year: January 2–16 and July 2–16. Applications outside these windows are not accepted. Next intake: July 2–16, 2026. Competitive with limited funding per round.
Open Application Portal →Ineligible Organizations
- Non-Alberta producers
- Productions with budgets over $499,999
- Broadcasters applying for their own productions
Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
Compatible Programs
Clawback Risk
Medium RiskGrant may be reduced or clawed back if production is not completed, Alberta spend falls below committed levels, or on-screen credit requirements not met.
How AMPG Compares
Side-by-side with similar programs
| Program | Amount | Difficulty | Payment | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Made Production Grant (AMPG) | up to $125,000 | Moderate | Milestone-Based | Two annual intakes:... |
| Telefilm Canada Funding Programs | Varies | Hard | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Multiple annual intake... |
| Canada Media Fund | up to $250K | Hard | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Ongoing (multiple... |
| Canada Council for the Arts Grants | Varies | Moderate | Milestone-Based | Multiple 2026 cycles:... |
| Canadian Film or Video Production Tax... | 25% | Moderate | Tax Credit Offset | Ongoing |
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