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Explore and Create — Concept to Realization
Funding for artistic creation and public sharing
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 17, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The program supports artistic research, experimentation, creation, production and public sharing of artistic work. Canadian artists, groups and arts organizations can apply for project grants of up to $75,000 per application, or up to $150,000 per calendar year.
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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
- Artistic research and experimentation.
- Creation and production of artistic work.
- Collaboration between artists and community members.
- Public sharing of artistic work, including performances, exhibitions, screenings, readings and digital dissemination.
Documents Needed
- Arts and cultural CV or resume.
- Examples of artistic work.
- Support letters or agreements from partners or collaborators, if applicable.
- Short biographies or CVs of key artists or collaborators, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists or arts workers
- Artistic groups and collectives
- Artistic organizations
- Business cultural connectors
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis arts and cultural organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations currently receiving core grants.
- Applicants with a New/Early Career Artist profile, for composite grants.
- Projects mainly focused on translation, public sharing or touring without creation.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees and compensation for project work.
- Equipment purchases needed for the activity, up to $2,000 per item and 15% of the requested amount in total.
- Travel costs related to the project.
- Safety, child care and public accessibility expenses linked to the activity.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects mainly focused on public sharing, dissemination or touring without a creation component.
- Translation projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a peer assessment committee.
- Files are assessed against artistic, impact and feasibility criteria, plus respectful and ethical cultural practices.
- Notification of results is usually sent within 5 months of submission.
- If approved, applicants must complete a Grant Acceptance Form before payment.
Additional information
- You can only apply once per calendar year.
- Portal registration must be completed at least 30 days before applying.
- Successful applicants must complete a Grant Acceptance Form before payment.
- Composite grant recipients must submit annual project updates and a final report.
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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 program supports artistic research, experimentation, creation, production and public sharing of artistic work. Canadian artists, groups and arts organizations can apply for project grants of up to $75,000 per application, or up to $150,000 per calendar year.
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:
Canadian artists, groups and arts organizations
Projects centered on creation
No current core-grant recipients
What expenses are eligible under Explore and Create — Concept to Realization?
Artistic research and experimentation.
Creation and production of artistic work.
Collaboration between artists and community members.
Public sharing of artistic work, including performances, exhibitions, screenings, readings and digital dissemination.
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