Explore and Create — Research and Creation ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Individual artists - Curators - Writers - Artist groups - Artist collectives - Formal or informal artist partnerships Note: Applicants must demonstrate professional standing or serious commitment to their artistic practice. ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $25,000 - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (no loan component) - Matching Requirements: Not specified in program description; verify with granting body - Currency: Canadian dollars (CAD) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Creative research and development - Artistic creation and production - Product development for artistic works - Materials and supplies for creative projects - Professional fees related to research and creation - Documentation and prototyping of artistic concepts Note: Confirm allowable expenses with program administrator, as restrictions may apply to certain categories. ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicants must be Canadian-based (verify jurisdiction requirements) - Grant is competitive; not all applications are approved - Recipients must typically complete funded project within specified timeframe - Progress reporting or milestone documentation may be required - Funds must be used for stated purposes outlined in application - Intellectual property and attribution requirements may apply - Deadline and application cycle vary annually; check program website for current dates