Explorer et créer – Perfectionnement professionnel des artistes ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Individual artists - Curators - Artist groups or collectives - Artist-led organizations - Must be Canadian-based or have Canadian residency status - Must be actively engaged in artistic practice ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $10,000 CAD per applicant/group - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding - Matching Requirements: Not specified in program description - Payment Structure: Funds disbursed upon approval and milestone completion ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Professional development training and courses - Mentorship programs and fees - Workshops and skill-building sessions - Instruction and educational programming - Professional development activities that advance artistic practice ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Must demonstrate a clear professional development objective - Funding is contingent on participation in and completion of approved activities - Applicants must provide documentation of training/mentorship plans - Funds must be used within the approved timeline - Progress reporting may be required - For groups/collectives, leadership structure and member roles must be clearly defined