Explore and Create — Concept to Realization
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours, offering substantial support for your creative projects. It provides project grants for single activities and composite grants for multiple activities over a set period. You can receive up to $100,000 for project grants and up to $300,000 over three years for composite grants. This funding can cover everything from initial research to final presentation, ensuring your creative vision comes to life.
Why apply? This program offers flexible financing tailored to your needs, unlike traditional loans. The funds can be used for artistic research, creation, project development, production, post-production, and presentation. This means you can focus on your art without worrying about financial constraints. Additionally, if you face challenges in the application process, Application Assistance is available to help you.
What’s in it for you? By being approved, you gain financial stability and the freedom to pursue your creative projects. The program is designed to be accessible, with a straightforward application process and support available if needed. This is an excellent opportunity to secure the funding you need to bring your artistic projects to fruition.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Artistic research
- Creation and project development
- Remounts, production, and post-production
- Presentation of projects
- Media arts or digital arts production ready for dissemination
- Confirmed exhibitions
- Artist books for visual arts publishers or visual artists
Ineligible Expenses:
- Literary writing projects
- Self-publishing and author-subsidized publishing of literary works
- Activities occurring before the project start date
- Projects funded by another Canada Council program
- General list of ineligible activities
Fees:
- No fees associated with the program
Qualifications
- Must be a Canadian artist, artistic group, or arts organization.
- Must create an account and submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before applying.
- Must have a validated profile in the portal.
- Must have received at least 2 Canada Council project grants in the last 5 years to be eligible for a composite grant.
- Must not be an organization presently receiving core (operating) grants.
Must not have a New/Early Career Artist profile to apply for composite grants.
Disqualifications:
- Literary writing projects.
- Self-publishing and author-subsidized publishing of literary works.
- Activities that occur before the project start date.
- Activities that receive funding from another Canada Council program.
- Organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants.
- Applicants with a New/Early Career Artist profile for composite grants.
Description
This program offers your business a unique opportunity to receive financial support for creative projects. You can get up to $100,000 for a single project or up to $300,000 over three years for multiple projects. This funding can be used for various stages of your creative process, including research, development, creation, production, and presentation.
What you can use the money for:
- Artistic research
- Project development
- Creation and production
- Public presentations
- Confirmed exhibitions
- Media or digital arts productions ready for dissemination
- Artist books for visual arts publishers or visual artists
The funding is designed to help you bring your creative ideas to life and share them with the public. Whether you are working on a new project or remounting an existing one, this program provides the financial backing you need to succeed.
There is no need to worry about immediate payback, as this is a grant, not a loan. This means you can focus on your creative work without the stress of repayment. Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your artistic practice and reach a wider audience.
Program Steps
Create an Account on the Portal: Visit the program's portal and create an account. Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you want to apply.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. These include:
- Financial statements
- Business plan
- Project proposal
- Budget forms
- Any previous grant approval letters (if applicable)
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form available on the portal. Ensure all sections are completed accurately and thoroughly.
Submit the Application: Upload the completed application form and all required documents to the portal. Double-check that everything is included before submission.
Contact an Officer: If you have any questions or need assistance, contact an officer through the provided contact details on the portal.
Wait for Notification: After submission, wait for the notification of results. The timeline for notification will be provided on the portal.
Review and Accept Terms: If your application is approved, review the grant terms and conditions. Accept the terms to proceed with the funding.
Receive Funding: Upon acceptance, the grant funds will be disbursed according to the agreed schedule. Use the funds as outlined in your project proposal.
Report Progress: Periodically report your project's progress as required by the program guidelines. Ensure you meet all reporting deadlines to remain in good standing.
Submit Final Report: After completing your project, submit a final report detailing the outcomes and how the funds were used. This is essential for compliance and future funding opportunities.