Grant
Provincial
Between Intakes
Alberta Project Script Development Grant
Government of Alberta
Maximum Funding
Up to $55,000
Between intakes
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Milestone-Based
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
100%
Alberta Project Script Development Grant provides Up to $55,000 per project ($70,000 per parent company per fiscal year). Funds Alberta writers, directors, and producers up to $55,000 per project (up to $70,000 per parent company) across three development stages — pre-development ($15K), first draft ($25K), and final draft ($15K) — for professional-quality, commercial-ready scripts at least 30 broadcast minutes in length. Open now — the August 1 to September 1, 2026 intake window is open; applications must be received by 11:59 pm on September 1 (extended to the next working day if it falls on a weekend or statutory holiday)..
Approval odds: ~30–50% (GrantCompass analysis)
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Program Description
Funds Alberta writers, directors, and producers up to $55,000 per project (up to $70,000 per parent company) across three development stages — pre-development ($15K), first draft ($25K), and final draft ($15K) — for professional-quality, commercial-ready scripts at least 30 broadcast minutes in length.
Eligibility Requirements
- Organization incorporated in Alberta and in good standing with Corporate Registry and Alberta Media Fund
- Application must involve both a writer AND a producer
- Producer must be an Alberta resident
- Projects must be new productions at least 30 broadcast minutes in length
- Expenses incurred prior to application submission are not eligible
- Not eligible: news, current events or public affairs programming; talk shows; production in respect of a game or contest; sports events or activities; productions that solicit funds; reality TV; pornography or adult entertainment; advertising; productions for industrial, corporate or institutional purposes; console or online video games; software programming platforms; video distribution platforms or aggregators
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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $55,000 per project ($70,000 per parent company per fiscal year)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 100% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Open now — the August 1 to September 1, 2026 intake window is open; applications must be received by 11:59 pm on September 1 (extended to the next working day if it falls on a weekend or statutory holiday).
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
Competition
Moderate
Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Approval
Moderate
Approval Rate
~30–50%
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Competition
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Insider TipStructured in 3 stages (pre-development $15K, first draft $25K, final draft $15K) — you don't need to apply for all stages at once.
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Application Playbook
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Application Steps
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Prepare materials Develop script treatment, attach writer and producer.
Required Documents 5
✓ GATE application
✓ Script or treatment
Eligible Expenses 7
Ineligible Expenses 5
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Ineligible Organizations
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Funding Stack Strategy
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Compatible Programs
Alberta Made Production Grant (AMPG)
Telefilm Canada
Canada Media Fund (CMF)
Canada Council for the Arts
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Clawback Risk
Low Risk
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How Alberta Project Script Development Grant Compares
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| Program | Amount | Difficulty | Payment | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Project Script Development Grant | Up to $55,000 | Moderate | Milestone-Based | Open now — the August 1... |
| 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.... |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I apply as a sole writer without a producer?
No — applications require both a writer AND a producer. The producer must be an Alberta resident. This is a hard eligibility requirement.
What's the typical award amount for a first draft?
First draft applications typically receive $25,000 (max $55,000 per project). Pre-development is $15K, final draft $15K.
When is the next application window?
Next intake: August 1 – September 1, 2026. Two annual windows only — February/March and August/September.
Do I need to be incorporated to apply?
Yes — your organization must be incorporated in Alberta and in good standing with the Corporate Registry.
Can I stack this with other grants?
Yes — pair with Alberta Made Production Grant (AMPG) for production phase. Telefilm Canada and CMF are also compatible for different phases.
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