Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant (PPG)
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Reimburses Alberta post-production companies 18% of eligible invoiced labour costs on qualifying VFX, animation, and post-production projects, capped at $200,000 per organization per year. 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
- 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
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- 18% of eligible Alberta labour costs, up to $200,000 per organization per year
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 18% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- March 1 annually (or when funds exhausted)
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
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How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipUnlike most grants, you can submit unlimited applications throughout the year up to the $200K cap — each client project can be a separate submission. Submit within 60 days of each project's post-production completion. The 18% rate applies to Alberta resident labour only — non-Alberta workers don't count. Internal corporate productions are ineligible — the work must be for third-party clients. This is one of the most accessible ongoing grants for Alberta VFX and animation studios.
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Success Profile
Alberta VFX studios, animation companies, and post-production houses regularly serving third-party clients. Companies with steady project flow maximizing the $200K annual cap across multiple submissions.
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Evaluation Criteria
Not merit-based — assessed on eligibility compliance. Must demonstrate arm's-length client relationship, Alberta-resident labour, and eligible post-production activities.
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Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 5
Eligible Expenses 5
- Invoiced labour costs for Alberta residents performing post-production work
- Editing labour
- VFX creation labour
- Digital animation labour
- Subtitling and closed captioning labour
Ineligible Expenses 5
- Labour costs for non-Alberta residents
- Equipment purchases or rentals
- Overhead and facility costs
- Internal corporate production labour
- Marketing and distribution costs
Intake Periods
Year-round submissions, each within 60 days of project completion. Annual cap resets March 1.
Deadline Notes
Annual deadline of March 1 each year (extended to next business day if falls on weekend). Submissions accepted throughout the year against the annual cap. Must submit within 60 days of post-production completion for each project.
Open Application Portal →Ineligible Organizations
- Companies not registered in Alberta
- Companies doing internal/corporate productions only
- Adult entertainment producers
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Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
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Clawback Risk
None RiskReimbursement model — funds only flow after verified invoices. No clawback risk.
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