Explore and Create — Research and Creation
Overview
If you’re an artist, curator, writer, or part of an artist group or collective, you could get up to $25,000 to pay for creative research, creation, and product development.
At a glance
Funding available
- Develop a new product
- Research and experimental development
- Develop employee skills
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Open Date : September 23, 2020
- Closing date : October 4, 2023
Eligible candidates
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Canada
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Sole proprietorship
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Culture and Arts
- Research
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
- All structures
- National
Activities funded
The Research and Creation component of the Explore and Create grant is designed to support the foundational stages of the creative process for artists in Canada. Eligible projects under this grant focus on facilitating creative research, initiating the creation of new works, and advancing project development, including participating in residencies.
- Support for creative research that forms the basis for new artistic projects.
- Development and creation of new artistic works and concepts.
- Project development activities, such as art residencies, aimed at refining and advancing artistic concepts.
Documents Needed
- Validated applicant profile in the Canada Council portal
- Application form
- Budget forms
- Required appendices
- Arts CV
Eligibility
The eligibility for this grant is based on specific criteria related to the applicant's profile and activities proposed.
- Applicants must be Canadian artists, curators, writers, artistic groups, collectives, or artistic organizations.
- The applicant's eligibility is determined by a validated profile created in the portal.
- Organizations currently receiving core (operating) grants cannot apply to this component.
Who is eligible?
Artists, artistic groups, and arts organizations in Canada may apply for this grant. The specific eligibility is determined through a validated profile on the application portal. Potential applicants include:- Artists, curators, and writers- Artistic groups and collectives- Artistic organizationsOrganizations currently receiving core (operating) grants are not eligible to apply for this component.Who is not eligible
There are specific restrictions on who can apply for this grant, targeting the main activity and funding status of the organization. The grant aims to focus support on the creative process and organizations currently receiving other forms of core funding are excluded.
- Organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants from Canada Council.
- Applicants attempting to fund activities that have commenced prior to the project start date.
- Projects already receiving funding from another Canada Council program for the same activities.
Eligible expenses
This grant supports the initial stages of the creative process for Canadian artists, artistic groups, and organizations. It focuses on activities that foster creative research, creation, and project development.
- Creative research initiatives.
- Artistic creation projects.
- Project development, including artists' residencies.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities that take place before your project start date.
- Activities funded by another Canada Council program.
- Activities on the Canada Council’s general list of ineligible activities.
- Production and/or post-production of a final work, which must apply to Concept to Realization instead.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is managed by the Canada Council for the Arts, but there is no specific mention of eligible geographical areas within Canada for applicants. Therefore, eligibility is likely dependent on the applicant’s alignment with the grant objectives rather than geographical location.
Selection criteria
Evaluation and Selection Criteria:
- Demonstration of creative research and innovation in the proposed project
- Feasibility and potential impact of the creative work
- Clarity and coherence of the project proposal
- Artistic merit and potential for artistic development
How to apply
Create an Account
- Access the application portal designated by the funding program.
- Create an account and ensure all your information is accurate.
Profile Submission
- Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days prior to your intended application date.
- Wait for confirmation that your profile has been validated.
Application Preparation
- Review the guidelines and application form available on the portal.
- Prepare the necessary documents, including budget forms and any required appendices.
- Ensure that the activities you are applying for are eligible and not funded by another Canada Council program.
Submit Application
- Access the application form on the portal.
- Complete the online form, ensuring all details are precise and all uploaded documents meet requirements.
- Submit the application through the portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by the Canada Council through the client portal.
- Funding decisions are based on the program’s assessment process and are not guaranteed.
- If a request is approved, applicants are notified through the portal.
- The program’s deadlines and notification dates are available on the Deadlines and Notification of Results page.
- Grants are managed through the client portal, where applicants can also track their funding opportunity.
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.
