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Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant (PPG)

Government of Alberta
Maximum Funding
18% of eligible costs
Year-round intake — apply within 60 days of the project's post-production end...
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
18%
Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant (PPG) provides up to 18% of eligible Alberta labour costs, up to $200,000 per budget year per organization and its affiliates combined. Reimburses Alberta post-production companies 18% of eligible invoiced labour costs on qualifying VFX, animation, and post-production projects produced primarily for distribution to a public audience, capped at $200,000 per budget year for an organization and its affiliates combined. The program covers up to 18% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted Year-round intake — apply within 60 days of the project's post-production end date, invoice date, or the signature date on the deal memo with a production company; the $200,000 annual cap resets March 1.
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Program Description

Reimburses Alberta post-production companies 18% of eligible invoiced labour costs on qualifying VFX, animation, and post-production projects produced primarily for distribution to a public audience, capped at $200,000 per budget year for an organization and its affiliates combined. Unusually, organizations can submit unlimited applications within a year against the cap, making it accessible for companies with multiple client projects.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Incorporated in Alberta under the Business Corporation Act, registered as extra-provincial company in Alberta, or sole proprietorship with registered Alberta trade name
  • Provides post-production services to arm's-length, third-party organizations on a regular basis
  • Project must be produced primarily for distribution to a public audience
  • In good standing with all Government of Alberta funding
  • Minimum grant request of $500 per submission
  • Submissions under $4,000 combined eligible invoice value not considered
  • Maximum $200,000 per budget year across the organization and its affiliates — related entities cannot multiply the cap
  • Applications must be submitted through the Online Grant Application System, which requires a Front Office Registration profile
Provinces
Alberta
Industries
Film Media Creative Industries
Business Stage
Growth Established

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Friendly

Funding Details

Amount
18% of eligible Alberta labour costs, up to $200,000 per budget year per organization and its affiliates combined
Type
Grant
Level
Provincial
Co-Funding
Up to 18% of eligible costs
Deadline
Year-round intake — apply within 60 days of the project's post-production end date, invoice date, or the signature date on the deal memo with a production company; the $200,000 annual cap resets March 1

Program Scorecard

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Competition
Low
Deadline
Mar 1, 2027
Approval
Moderate
Accessibility
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Competition
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Approval Rate
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Application Steps

1 Create an online profile (new applicants) Request access before you can apply: complete the Front Office Registration form and email it to [email protected]. Login credentials for the Online Grant Application System are emailed back to you.

Required Documents 8

✓ PPG application submitted through the Online Grant Application System
✓ Front Office Registration form emailed to [email protected] (new applicants, to obtain login credentials)

Eligible Expenses 5

Ineligible Expenses 8

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Compatible Programs

Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit Canada Media Fund (CMF) Telefilm Canada
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How PPG Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can sole proprietors apply?
Yes. Alberta names "sole proprietorship with a registered Alberta trade name" among the eligible applicant types, alongside companies incorporated in Alberta under the Business Corporations Act and extra-provincially registered corporations. Sole proprietors submit the CRA T2125 in place of the income statement and balance sheet corporations file.
What's the typical award amount?
Alberta publishes only the mechanics — 18% of eligible invoiced labour, to a maximum of $200,000 per budget year for an organization and its affiliates. The outcome data points to much smaller typical awards: 24 companies shared $181,000 in 2024 (roughly $7,500 each), and 511 projects have drawn $2.9M since 2023 (roughly $5,700 per project). Treat a few thousand dollars per project as the norm and the $200,000 figure as a ceiling almost nobody reaches.
When are decisions made?
Alberta publishes no service standard — applicants are simply notified in writing of the result. Applications are accepted year-round against the $200,000 annual cap.
Do I need to submit all projects at once?
No — submit each project within 60 days of post-production completion. Unlimited submissions allowed per year up to $200K cap.
Why do applications get rejected?
Common rejections: internal corporate work (not third-party), non-Alberta resident labour costs, or combined eligible invoices under $4,000.

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