
IDM Fund: Production and Concept Definition
FUNDING DEADLINES
Interactive :
IDM Fund: Discoverability and Commercialization Program
Deadline
December 18, 20235:00 PM EST
Interactive :
IDM Fund: Production and Concept Definition
Deadline 1
April 3, 20235:00 PM EST
Deadline 2
August 28, 20235:00 PM EST
Interactive :
IDM Fund: Global Market Development
Deadline
April 24, 20235:00 PM EST
The Ontario Creates Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Fund Concept Definition and Production programs provide IDM content creators with funding for high quality, original interactive digital media content projects that make a positive contribution to the Ontario economy.
- Concept Definition - support for early-stage activities that take place prior to and assist the applicant company in preparing for full production of an interactive or video content project
- Production - support for the creation of a market-ready interactive or video content project that will be made publicly available to an audience
The 2023-24 IDM Fund: Production and Concept Definition program includes program and administrative updates. Please read the program guidelines thoroughly.
Deadlines
April 3, 2023 by 5:00 pm and August 28, 2023 by 5:00 pm
The IDM Fund Production and Concept Definition programs consist of two streams:
• Interactive Content (Non-Linear)
• Video Content (Linear)
The Ontario Creates IDM Fund – Interactive Content (Non-Linear) program provides IDM content creators with funding for activities related to the creation of interactive content. The Ontario Creates IDM Fund – Video Content (Linear) program provides IDM content creators with funding for activities related to the creation of digital first content which is intended to be accessed in a linear fashion.
Funding Available
Successful applicants are eligible to receive a non-refundable contribution of up to 50% of eligible Ontario expenses as follows:
- Concept Definition
- Maximum request = $50,000
- Minimum request = $10,000
- Production
- Maximum request = $300,000
- Minimum request = $25,000
Full eligibility requirements and details can be found in the Ontario Creates Interactive Digital Media Fund Guidelines. Please read the guidelines completely prior to commencing your application. Ontario Creates reserves the right to revise Guidelines and Application Forms. Please ensure that you have the current versions before preparing your documentation.
Guidelines and Application Forms
Notes Regarding Budget Templates
All documentation must be submitted on the relevant Ontario Creates IDM Fund budget template. Two templates are available, one for Concept Definition projects and one for Production projects. In order to be considered complete ALL relevant tabs in the budget must be filled in.
Application Process
- All applications must be submitted via the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal (OAP). Applications submitted by any other method will not be accepted.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to start the application process well in advance of the deadline in case technical support is required.
- Prior to starting an application, your company’s corporate information must be registered with the OAP. If you do not have a user account on OAP, please go to https://apply.ontariocreates.ca and click on “Register”.
- If your company is registered, the Ontario Creates IDM Fund program deadline will appear in your dashboard. To start the application, click on “Start new application” and follow the onscreen directions to access the application form.
- If you encounter problems setting up your company’s corporate information, you can email applyhelp@ontariocreates.ca for assistance. This email address can also be used for any technical questions you have about the OAP.
Information Sessions
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an Ontario Creates IDM Fund Information Session. Please complete the online registration form by 5:00 pm on the day prior to the Information Session. Unregistered guests will only be accepted if space permits.
Interactive Content (Non-Linear) | |
Date: | Tuesday, March 7, 2023 |
Time: | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Video Content (Linear) Session 1 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED |
Date: | Wednesday, March 8, 2023 |
Time: | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Video Content (Linear) Session 2 | |
Date: | Thursday, March 9, 2023 |
Time: | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Budget Workshop and AMA Session | REGISTRATION REQUIRED |
Date: | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 |
Time: | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Information session participants will receive an invitation via email with a link and password to login
If you are interested in attending an Ontario Creates Information Session but require it be conducted in French please send a request to idmfund@ontariocreates.ca and arrangements will be made to schedule an additional session on an alternate date.
If you are interested in attending an Ontario Creates Information Session and have accessibility issues that need to be considered, please contact us as above.
Recording of an Information Session
Attending an Information Session is not a substitute for reading the guidelines. Please read the guidelines.
Enquiries
Program Coordinator, Industry Initiatives
Email: idmfund@ontariocreates.ca
Enquiries regarding the Online Application Portal (OAP) should be directed to applyhelp@ontariocreates.ca.
To receive notification of upcoming deadlines and program updates, please register here