Grant
Provincial
Between Intakes
Alberta Made Production Grant (AMPG)
Government of Alberta
Maximum Funding
25% of eligible costs
Two intake windows a year — next closes January 16, 2027
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Milestone-Based
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
25%
Alberta Made Production Grant (AMPG) provides up to 25% of eligible costs, up to $125,000 (+ up to $35,000 training incentive). 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. The program covers up to 25% of eligible costs. Two intake windows a year — next closes January 16, 2027.
Approval odds: ~30–50% (GrantCompass analysis)
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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
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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Friendly
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 intake windows a year — next closes January 16, 2027
Program Scorecard
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Competition
Moderate
Deadline
Jan 16, 2027
Approval
Moderate
Approval Rate
~30–50%
Accessibility
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Competition
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Insider TipThis grant fills the gap below the Film and Television Tax Credit ($500K+ threshold).
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- 5-program stacking strategy to combine with compatible funding
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Application Playbook
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Application Steps
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Confirm eligibility Verify total budget under $499,999 and minimum $50K Alberta spend.
Required Documents 6
✓ GATE application form
✓ Production budget (under $499,999)
Eligible Expenses 5
Ineligible Expenses 3
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Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
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Funding Stack Strategy
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Compatible Programs
Telefilm Canada
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Canada Council for the Arts
Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)
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Clawback Risk
Medium Risk
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How AMPG Compares
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| Program | Amount | Difficulty | Payment | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Made Production Grant (AMPG) | up to $125,000 | Moderate | Milestone-Based | Two intake windows a... |
| 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 annual cycles.... |
| Canadian Film or Video Production Tax... | 25% | Moderate | Tax Credit Offset | Ongoing |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can sole proprietors apply?
Yes, but must be Alberta-resident and operate as a registered business (e.g., sole proprietorship with business number). Must meet all other eligibility criteria including $50K+ Alberta costs.
What's the typical award amount?
$30,000–$125,000 for production costs (25% of budget up to $125K). Training top-up adds $35K if included in plan with named mentors.
How long does approval take?
Applications reviewed within 60–90 days after intake window closes. Decisions announced within 30 days of review completion.
Why do applications fail?
Total budget over $499,999 (use Film and TV Tax Credit instead), less than $50K in Alberta costs, or not Alberta-focused content.
Can I stack with other grants?
Yes, but only for different budget line items (e.g., Telefilm for marketing, AMPG for production costs). Cannot double-fund same costs.
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