Epic MegaGrants
Closes in 21 days
Applications close 2026-09-04.
No-strings-attached grants for projects using Unreal Engine or Unreal Editor for Fortnite. Applicants state how much funding they need; amounts vary widely by project. Over 2,000 grants awarded to date.
Epic Games, Inc.
private · supranational
Deadline: cutoff — 2026 submission cycles: Cycle 1 open 12 January to 20 March 2026; Cycle 2 open 29 June to 4 September 2026.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- Sectors: creative, deeptech
- Stage: idea, pre_seed, seed
Eligible categories include indie games in Unreal Engine, UEFN Fortnite Creative experiences, projects transitioning to Unreal Engine from another engine, and open source tools enhancing Unreal Engine capabilities. Epic takes no equity and no IP.
How to apply
- Prepare a project description and state how much funding you are requesting
- Submit the online MegaGrants application during an open cycle
- Applications are evaluated during the review period; grant notifications follow shortly after
Source. https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/megagrants — checked 2026-08-14
"Cycle 1: Submissions open January 12 - March 20, 2026. Cycle 2: Submissions open June 29 - September 4, 2026."