What the Explore and Create Program Can Fund
The Explore and Create — Concept to Realization program offers significant financial support for Canadian artists, artistic groups, and arts organizations. It funds the entire creative process, from initial ideas to public presentations. This article outlines what costs and activities the program covers, providing a valuable resource for those looking to leverage this opportunity.
Overview of Explore and Create Program Funding
The Explore and Create program supports a wide range of artistic projects, offering both project and composite grants. These grants are designed to fund artistic research, creation, development, remounts, production, and presentation. For comprehensive details on eligibility and application procedures, refer to the complete program guide.
Eligible Expenses
Artistic Research and Creation
Research and Development: Funding for conceptualizing and planning artistic projects.
Production Costs: Support for activities that bring creative visions to life, such as staging, filming, or recording.
Project Development and Presentation
Public Presentations: Costs associated with exhibits, performances, or other public showcases.
Media and Digital Arts Production: Assistance for projects ready for distribution, including digital platforms.
Miscellaneous
Post-Production: Funding to refine and finalize artistic works for presentation.
Remounts: Support for reproducing or reviving past works.
For detailed funding amounts and specific eligibility, consult the complete program guide.
Ineligible Expenses
While the program is comprehensive, some costs are not covered:
Literary Projects: Including self-publishing and author-subsidized publishing.
Activities Funded Elsewhere: Projects already receiving funds from other Canada Council programs.
Pre-Project Costs: Expenses incurred before the official start date of the project.
Conclusion
The Explore and Create program offers robust funding opportunities across multiple stages of artistic projects. By understanding the eligible expenses and aligning your project accordingly, you can maximize the benefits of this funding. For a complete understanding of the program's offerings, visit the complete program guide.
