Explore and Create — Artist-Driven Organizations

📋 Eligible Entities - Artistic organizations (non-profits, collectives, incorporated associations) - Organizations with a primary mandate in arts creation, performance, or cultural production - Must be Canadian-based organizations - Must have 3 years of financial history to establish average annual revenues - Eligible art forms typically include: theatre, dance, music, visual arts, film/video, literature, and interdisciplinary arts practices - Organizations must demonstrate active artistic programming and community engagement ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to 60% of average annual revenues (calculated from last 3 fiscal years) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution, not loan) - Matching Requirements: No matching contribution required - Payment Structure: Funds typically disbursed upon approval and milestone completion - Maximum Cap: Varies by organization size and program stream (consult program officer for specifics) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research and development of artistic projects - Creation and production costs (materials, equipment, studio time) - Artist fees and honorariums - Technical production support - Dissemination activities (exhibitions, performances, screenings, publications) - Marketing and audience development for created work - Professional development related to artistic practice - Curatorial and dramaturgy services ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Must provide 3 years of audited or reviewed financial statements - Grant funds must be used within the funding period (typically 12 months) - Organizations must submit detailed project proposals with artistic and financial plans - Mandatory reporting on project outcomes and artistic outputs - Funds cannot be used for operating deficits or debt repayment - Organizations must maintain nonprofit status throughout funding period - Recipient must acknowledge funding in all promotional materials - Financial accountability reporting and project evaluation required upon completion