Explore and Create: Research and Creation
$25,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Research and Creation component of Explore and Create supports the initial stages of the creative process. Canadian artists, artistic groups and arts organizations can apply to develop and make creative works. Grants provide support for creative research, creation and project development.
Comments on Funding:
Organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants cannot apply to this component.
March 19, 2025
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. aartists, curators and writers
2. artistic groups and collectives
3. artistic organizations
Application Steps:
Applicants must create an account and submit one or more profile(s) for validation at least 30 days before applying
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. Complete the Budget document.
2. Grant amount requested
Up to $25 000, to a maximum of $50 000 over 2 years (see 3. For residencies, attach a screenshot of a website page or a copy of a letter/email that indicates what the host or partner is providing to support your project.
4. If your project involves artistic collaborators, provide their biographies and an agreement or a letter/email that indicates confirmation of their participation. If your project involves community partners, provide a letter/email that indicates confirmation of their involvement.
5. At least 1 item of support material. *
Support material should be your current work/activities with a relationship or relevance to the grant application; it may also include the work/activities of other key artists or partners. You may choose to include earlier work/ activities to provide a context for your application.
Assessment committee members are instructed to view as much material as they need in order to make an informed decision; generally, this is up to 10 minutes.
Other Things to Note:
About the author
Maurice
