Interactive Digital Media Fund — Concept Definition ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian-controlled private corporations - Sole proprietors and partnerships (with Canadian residency) - Non-profit organizations - Micro and small enterprises in the digital media sector - Companies headquartered in Canada with primary operations in Canada - Applicants must demonstrate prior experience or capability in digital media production ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: $10,000 to $50,000 - Matching Requirement: 1:1 cost-matching ratio (applicant must contribute equal funds) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution-based, not a loan) - Eligible Match Sources: Cash contributions, in-kind contributions, or combination thereof - Total Project Budget Range: $20,000 to $100,000 (including grant and match) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Market research and audience analysis - Concept development and creative scripting - Preliminary design and storyboarding - Prototype or proof-of-concept creation - Technology feasibility assessment - Business plan development for content project - Professional consultation fees (writers, designers, researchers) - Software licenses for development phase - Initial user testing or focus group activities ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Stage: Limited to early-stage concept definition only; not for full production - Deliverables: Must produce documented concept definition package demonstrating market readiness potential - Timeline: Typically 6–12 months from approval to completion - Reporting: Mandatory progress reports and final deliverables submission - Intellectual Property: Canada must retain rights or co-ownership as per program terms - Funding Condition: Grant released upon milestone achievement and expense verification - No Double-Funding: Cannot combine with competing federal or provincial digital media grants for the same project phase