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Explore and Create — Concept to Realization
Financial support for creative projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 17, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The "Explore and Create — Concept to Realization" grant offers Canadian artists and arts organizations funding up to $100,000 for the full creative cycle, including research, creation, and presentation stages. Eligible activities include artistic research, project development, remounts, production, post-production, and public presentations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : April 17, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation and development of artistic projects intended for public presentation or exhibition.
- Production and post-production of media arts or digital arts works ready for dissemination.
- Development and presentation of remounted artistic works.
- Creation and publishing of artist books by visual artists or visual arts publishers.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists
- Artistic groups and collectives
- Arts organizations
- Visual arts publishers
Who is not eligible
- Organizations currently receiving core (operating) grants from the Canada Council.
- Applicants with a New/Early Career Artist profile (for composite grants).
- Groups or individuals applying for activities that have already received funding from another Canada Council program.
- Companies or applicants seeking support for literary writing, self-publishing, or author-subsidized publishing projects.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees or compensation for work related to the project (for you and people you hire).
- Child or dependent care costs required to complete project activities (excluding regular ongoing expenses).
- Equipment purchases required specifically for the activity, up to $1,000 per item and a total combined cost of up to 10% of the grant awarded (excluding equipment related to a building).
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- You can only apply to this funding component once per calendar year (January 1 to December 31).
- Registration in the application portal must be completed at least 30 days before applying.
- Successful applicants are required to submit a final report within 3 months of completing their project; composite grant recipients must also submit annual updates.
- Support material submitted should be limited to what is relevant for evaluation, with reviewers usually considering up to 10 minutes per item.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Explore and Create — Concept to Realization Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Explore and Create — Concept to Realization. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Explore and Create — Concept to Realization?
The "Explore and Create — Concept to Realization" grant offers Canadian artists and arts organizations funding up to $100,000 for the full creative cycle, including research, creation, and presentation stages. Eligible activities include artistic research, project development, remounts, production, post-production, and public presentations.
How much funding can be received?
Explore and Create — Concept to Realization Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Explore and Create — Concept to Realization program?
To be eligible for the Explore and Create — Concept to Realization program, you must:
Artistic organizations and visual arts publishers may apply if they are not currently receiving core (operating) grants from the Canada Council.
What expenses are eligible under Explore and Create — Concept to Realization?
Creation and development of artistic projects intended for public presentation or exhibition.
Production and post-production of media arts or digital arts works ready for dissemination.
Development and presentation of remounted artistic works.
Creation and publishing of artist books by visual artists or visual arts publishers.
Who can I contact for more information about the Explore and Create — Concept to Realization?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Explore and Create — Concept to Realization available?
The Explore and Create — Concept to Realization program is available across Canada.
Is the Explore and Create — Concept to Realization a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Explore and Create — Concept to Realization is a Grant and Funding
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