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Explore and Create — Research and Creation
Support for artistic creation and dissemination
Last Update: March 24, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 23, 2020
- Closing date : October 4, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
Support for research, artistic creation, production, and public sharing of artistic works, with up to $75,000 per application. It is part of the Explore and Create program and supports projects at any stage of the creative process.
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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
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 23, 2020
- Closing date : October 4, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Research
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Artistic research
- Artistic experimentation
- Creation of artistic works
- Production of artistic works
- Collaboration between artists and communities
- Public sharing of artistic works
Documents Needed
- Arts and culture CV
- Art samples
- Partner confirmation documents, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists
- Artistic groups and collectives
- Artistic organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations currently receiving core operating grants.
Eligible expenses
- Fees for Elders or knowledge keepers
- Project-related travel
- Directly related equipment
- Safety, childcare, and accessibility costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects mainly focused on sharing, touring, or dissemination without a creation element.
- Translation projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are usually answered within 5 months of submission.
- A peer assessment committee reviews applications.
- Applications must meet minimum scores in each assessment category.
- Funding is conditional on meeting the ethical cultural practice criterion.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- You may qualify for Application Assistance if you encounter difficulties and self-identify as an artist who is Deaf, hard of hearing, has a disability, lives with mental illness, or as a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis artist facing language, geographic and/or cultural barriers.
- It is essential to create an account and submit your profile for validation at least 30 days before the intended application date.
- The application can be submitted any time before the start date of the project or the part of the project for which you seek funding.
- The maximum grant amount available is up to $25,000.
- A consultation with an officer is available for additional inquiries or guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Explore and Create — Research and Creation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Explore and Create — Research and Creation. 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 — Research and Creation?
Support for research, artistic creation, production, and public sharing of artistic works, with up to $75,000 per application. It is part of the Explore and Create program and supports projects at any stage of the creative process.
How much funding can be received?
Explore and Create — Research and Creation Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 4, 2023.
Who is eligible for the Explore and Create — Research and Creation program?
To be eligible for the Explore and Create — Research and Creation program, you must:
Validated profile in the portal
Project mainly focused on creation
No current core operating grant
What expenses are eligible under Explore and Create — Research and Creation?
Artistic research
Artistic experimentation
Creation of artistic works
Production of artistic works
Collaboration between artists and communities
Public sharing of artistic works
Who can I contact for more information about the Explore and Create — Research and Creation?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Explore and Create — Research and Creation available?
The Explore and Create — Research and Creation program is available across Canada.