Local incentive · Washington

Grants / Rebates

Small Budget Production Initiative production incentives

Small Budget Production Initiative (Washington) offers a cash grant or rebate. Qualified spend earns 30-40%. Minimum spend is $20,000.

Headline rates

Qualified spend
30-40%
ATL resident
30-40%
ATL non-resident
N/A
BTL resident
30-40%
BTL non-resident
15%

Program details

Minimum spend
$20,000
Funding cap
$15,000,000
Per-project cap
None
Loan-out registration
Yes
Loan-out withholding
No
CPA audit required
No
Screen credit required
Yes
Compensation cap
None
Sunset date
June 30, 2030

A *, †, or + on a figure means conditions apply (uplifts, tiers, or funding rules). Confirm the specifics with the relevant film office.

Qualifying productions

CommercialsScripted TVFeature FilmVisual EffectsPost ProductionReality TV

Incentive figures are summarized from public program materials and are illustrative only. Programs, rates, caps, and funding change frequently — always confirm current details with the state's film office before budgeting your production.

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