Amount:
$50,000
Type of Program:
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:
Funding will take the form of a grant of up to $25 000 per year, to a maximum of $50 000 over 2 years.
Most grants are no more than $25 000. Higher amounts are exceptionally awarded to projects that extend beyond 12 months.
When It Ends:
Ongoing
Deadline:
Rolling deadline
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
Those who currently hold a Concept to Realization composite grant, cannot apply for a Research and Creation project that overlaps in time with the composite grant.
Applications Steps:
The applicant must register in the portal at least 30 days before applying.
Applicant's eligibility is determined by the validated profile created in the portal.
Individuals may be considered for prizes based on information submitted with their application and their applicant profile. If they do not want to be considered for prizes, email prizes@canadacouncil.ca with OPT OUT in the subject line.
Documentation Needed:
The applicant must provide:
- 1information about the project, its potential impact, the key artist(s) leading the project, artist fees and safe working conditions, the timeline, the budget and about the partners or host organizations (for residencies),
- 2a recent sample of previous work(s) or the work-in-progress, if applicable,
- 3biographies and letters of confirmation from collaborators, if any.
Other Things to Note:
- 1Application limits – one can apply to this component twice per year (1 March – 28/29 February).
- 2The Council is injecting an additional $66 million (new funding allocated by the government) in the Research and Creation and Concept to Realization components.
