There is a $20,000 minimum spend within the Iron Range Regional Production Incentive Program service area.

Projects must include the IRRRB logo in onscreen credits, permit IRRRB to identify the production in its marketing and promotion, and provide 2-3 production photos for use in IRRRB publications and website.

Production must begin within 12 months of project approval.

Submit the Film Production Incentive Program Grant Application with project budget/top sheet, script, storyboard, synopsis or treatment, W-9 and other necessary documentation to the IRRRB prior to production.

Grant award recipients will be notified in writing. Award letters include a Grant Agreement that must be signed by the grantee and other designated parties. The grant becomes fully executed the date the last signature is obtained.

The IRRRB Grant and Minnesota Snowbate Rebate are stackable.

Production categories must be consistent with the purpose of Minnesota Statue Section 116U.26, Film Production Jobs Program.

Applications are evaluated based on eligibility criteria and are subject to commissioner approval.

The evaluation criteria are (in order) economic impact and projected job creation.

Grant award funds are disbursed upon receipt and approval of invoices substantiating project expenditures. 10% of each invoice amount submitted and approved may be withheld and paid after certification that all film production activities have been completed. Grantee must submit a Reimbursement Letter and Final Report to close out the Grant Agreement and receive final payment.