Interactive Fund - Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - British Columbia-based companies (all business structures) - Individual creators/entrepreneurs residing in British Columbia - Applicants must own and control the intellectual property of the project - Sole proprietors, partnerships, and incorporated businesses qualify - Must demonstrate BC residency or primary business operations in BC ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: $50,000 per project - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (no loan component) - Matching Requirements: Not specified in program description - Funding Model: Direct grant disbursement - Number of Awards: Subject to program budget and application intake ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Interactive Digital Media Production (design, development, animation) - Software Application Development (coding, programming, platform development) - Original Content Creation (writing, audio, visual assets for interactive projects) - Technology & Tools (software licenses, development platforms) - Production & Post-Production (editing, quality assurance, testing) - Talent & Professional Services (contractor fees for specialized expertise) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - IP Ownership: Applicant must own and control all intellectual property rights - Original Content: Project must be original work (not derivative or existing content) - BC Focus: Company or individual must be based in British Columbia - Project Quality: Content must meet "high quality" standards (assessed by program evaluators) - Deliverables: Completion and delivery of finished interactive media or software product - Reporting: Likely requires project completion reporting and milestone tracking - Funding Timeline: Subject to program application deadlines and approval cycles