Local Incentives
KCMO Film Development Program
Local Film Rebate Incentive
- Application Fee: $50.00
- Kansas City, MO fiscal year runs from April to May
- Qualified expenditures must be made
within KCMO 6 Council Districts
RECEIVE UP TO 12% REBATE
FIRST COME, FIRST CONSIDERED BASIS;
AS FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE
No per-project cap

Eligibility to Apply
Before applying to the KCMO Film Development Program, consider whether your project is eligible. The following types of productions do NOT qualify for the program:
- News or current events programming
- Talk shows
- Sports event or sports programs
- Gala presentation or award shows
- Infomercials or any productions that directly solicit funds
- Political ads
- Projects that are considered obscene (ratings above “R” or “TV-MA”)
Further eligibility information and program details are found in the overall instructions document.
Rebate Program Paperwork
Please click the links below to download official paperwork. Files will open in a new browser tab or window and can be downloaded once opened.
Please read this document carefully.
You will need this to complete application and program requirements.
The project will not be rated above “R” or “TV-M”
(when applicable)
Initial Application Documents
Please read this document carefully.
You will need this to complete application and program requirements.
The project will not be rated above “R” or “TV-M”
(when applicable)