EPIC MEGAGRANTS
Grant
OVERVIEW
Epic MegaGrants is a grant ranging from $5000 to $500,000 available to projects developed in Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) that have reached prototype stage or beyond. It is open to both individuals and businesses. The grant is intended to promote the use of UE4 in a variety of industries including, but not limited to:
Games
Film
Architecture
Manufacturing
Visualisation / Simulation
Education
Research
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It also provides grants to people working on open-source tools for Unreal Engine 4.
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If your existing project has been made in another engine, the grant will also cover the costs of transferring the project to UE4.
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If your project is particularly large and complex, Epic may also assist in procuring external services as part of the grant.
REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for this grant, your project must:
Be made in UE4 OR be able to be transferred to UE4
Have reached prototype stage or beyond
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, you must first fill out an application form on Epic’s website. The application involves personal details and short answer questions, as well as a link to the project build and a video of the project. If you are applying as a company, you will need to enter company details. If you are applying for a grant over $25,000, you will be required to submit a plan on how you plan to use funds.
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You will be contacted about whether you are successful within 90 days.
I'M INTERESTED, WHAT NOW?
Epic MegaGrants is perpetually open to applications. The application form and further information can be found at https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/megagrants