How much funding can be received?

If you’re an artistic organization, you could get a grant equal to 60% of your total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years, to pay for research, creation, and production through to dissemination.

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The Artist-Driven Organizations component of the Explore and Create program is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts. No specific geographical restrictions within Canada are mentioned, so it can be inferred that the grant is open to eligible organizations across Canada.

Entities based anywhere in Canada.

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$ 24,000

Development of a music album exploring multicultural influences

$ 24,000

Creation and dissemination of a documentary film about Indigenous communities

$ 24,000

Creation and exhibition of a photo series on urban architecture

$ 24,000

Research and development of an immersive theatre experience

$ 24,000

Producing and disseminating a public art installation celebrating local history

$ 24,000

Developing a new contemporary dance performance for national tour

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the applicant's status and activities.

The organization must create, produce, present or exhibit the work of artists and be driven by the vision and voice of an artistic leader or group of artists.
The organization must support the development and dissemination of works by Canadian artists.
The organization must presently receive core (operating) support from this component or have received 1 composite grant or 2 Canada Council project grants in the last 5 years, excluding specific components and programs.
The organization must be an incorporated not-for-profit arts organization.
The organization must work with a professional staff.
The organization must have at least 5 years of continuous professional artistic activities accessible to the public.
The organization must have had total revenues exceeding $75,000 in each of the last 3 years, with some exceptions considered.

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Types of potential applicants to the Artist-Driven Organizations component of Explore and Create include artistic organizations that are driven by the vision of artistic leaders or a group of artists. These organizations must support the development and dissemination of works by Canadian artists. To be eligible, an organization must:- Currently receive core (operating) support from this component or have received one composite grant or two Canada Council project grants in the last five years.- Be an incorporated not-for-profit arts organization.- Work with a professional staff.- Have at least five years of continuous professional artistic activities that are accessible to the public.- Have had total revenues exceeding $75,000 in each of the last three years (some exceptions may be considered).

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The Artist-Driven Organizations component of the Explore and Create program offers funding to support the artistic processes of Canadian arts organizations. This includes a wide range of activities from initial research to the dissemination of artistic works.

Artistic development of new projects.
Creative research to support innovative artistic initiatives.
Creation of new artistic works.
Production of artistic projects for presentation to the public.
Dissemination of artistic works to broader audiences.

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The grant covers activities aimed at developing and disseminating artistic works by Canadian artists.

Artistic development expenditures.
Creative research costs.
Creation-related expenses.
Production expenses.
Dissemination costs.

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:

Your organization's artistic vision and voice
Suitability of activities for the grant
Professionalism of staff and organization
Financial stability and revenue history
Past grant history and core support

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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:

Step 1: Create an Account
- Access the Canada Council for the Arts portal.
- Create an account and complete the required fields.
- Submit your profile for validation at least 30 days before applying.
Step 2: Validate Eligibility
- Ensure your organization meets the eligibility criteria.
- If previously funded or under new artistic leadership, contact a Program Officer for eligibility confirmation.
Step 3: Prepare Application
- Use the guidelines to prepare your application.
- Translate your application if required by the guidelines.
- Include information on artistic development, creative research, creation, production, and dissemination plans.
Step 4: Submit Application
- Log into the portal and upload all required documentation.
- Complete and review the online application form.
- Submit your application by the spring 2025 deadline.
Step 5: Confirmation
- Receive an automated confirmation email upon submission.
- Keep the email confirmation for future reference.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Most core grant applications must be translated into French or English. Please see guidelines for details and the translation deadline date.
An organization that has undergone a change in key artistic leadership and is currently receiving core support may be treated as a new applicant, with no commitment to maintaining the organization’s current level of funding.
Grants fund the activities of organizations mandated to support the creative process of artists, stimulating the emergence of new artistic voices.
If your organization receives core support from another component or has undergone a recent change in leadership, you must contact your Program Officer before applying.
The grant can cover up to 60% of your total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years.
Total revenues must have exceeded $75,000 in each of the last 3 years, although some exceptions may be considered.