Animation: Selective Development Preparation Support
Animation: selective preparation aid (CNC) aims to encourages preparation and development work prior to production. The 2026 application dates (4 September and 26 October) have passed. The beneficiaries indicated are: producers without an automatic support account. The financial framework listed: a grant covering 40% of the work’s final cost (or of the French share in an international co-production). Total aid from the State, its agencies and local authorities cannot exceed 50% of the work’s final cost (or of the French share in an international co-production).
Animation: selective preparation aid (CNC): Encourages preparation and development work prior to production. The 2026 application dates (4 September and 26 October) have passed. Eligibility depends on the applicant’s profile, location and the nature of the project. Before any commitment, check the funder’s rules and the version of the rules in force. The geographic scope indicated in the catalogue is national aid.
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Who can apply
**Beneficiaries listed.** Producers without an automatic support account. Geographic scope: national aid. Company size: fewer than 10, 10–49, 50–249 and 250 or more employees.
Eligibility conditions
**Conditions to check.** The detailed criteria are not sufficiently documented in the catalogue. Confirm in particular the legal form, location, age, financial situation, any exclusions and combination rules with the funder.
What the scheme covers
**Operations and costs listed.** Works intended either for first broadcast on a television service established in France, or for first availability on an on-demand audiovisual media service established in France.
Amount and funding terms
**Amount and funding.** A grant covering 40% of the work’s final cost (or of the French share in an international co-production). Total aid from the State, its agencies and local authorities cannot exceed 50% of the work’s final cost (or of the French share in an international co-production).
How to apply
1. Check that the project and the applicant meet the rules in force. 2. Ask the funder to confirm that the scheme is open and the cost basis. 3. Prepare a project note, a detailed budget, quotes and the administrative documents requested. 4. Apply through the official channel and keep the acknowledgement of receipt. 5. Do not commit costs before written confirmation of the rules on when the operation may start.
Timeline
No reliable deadline is recorded in the catalogue. Confirm the timetable and whether the scheme is open with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre National du Cinéma (CNC)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Closed
- Funding rate
- 40%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 26 October 2026
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is the “Animation: selective preparation aid” for?
It aims to encourages preparation and development work prior to production. The 2026 application dates (4 September and 26 October) have passed. Check that your project matches the purpose and operations accepted by the funder.
Who can benefit?
The catalogue indicates the following beneficiaries: producers without an automatic support account. The area mentioned is national.
How much can be obtained?
The amount listed in the catalogue is as follows: a grant covering 40% of the work’s final cost (or of the French share in an international co-production). Total aid from the State, its agencies and local authorities cannot exceed 50% of the work’s final cost (or of the French share in an international co-production). The amount actually granted depends on the rules in force, the costs recognised as eligible, caps and other public aid combined. Have these confirmed before finalising the budget.
Which costs and steps should I plan for?
The operations mentioned are: works intended either for first broadcast on a television service established in France, or for first availability on an on-demand audiovisual media service established in France. Before committing costs, check the rules, deadline, documents to provide and any rule prohibiting a start before application or decision. Prepare quotes, a detailed budget and the supporting documents requested.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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