I am an artist looking for funding opportunities from the Canada Council for the Arts. Please navigate to the 'Funding' section of the website. List at least three distinct funding programs or types of grants available. For each, identify who is eligible (e.g., individuals, organizations, specific disciplines) and if any specific deadlines or application periods are mentioned. Additionally, find information regarding the 'funding portal transition period' and explain how it might affect new applications or access to existing accounts.
Navigate to 'https://canadacouncil.ca'. Click on the 'Funding' link in the main navigation menu (ID 45). Identify and list at least three distinct funding programs or types of grants. For each identified program, determine the eligibility criteria (e.g., individuals, organizations, specific disciplines). Look for and note any specific deadlines or application periods associated with these programs. Locate information about the 'funding portal transition period' from the notification bar or a linked page. Explain how the funding portal transition period might affect new applications or access to existing accounts. Synthesize all collected information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Funding' section of the website. The agent identifies and lists at least three distinct funding programs or types of grants (e.g., 'Explore and Create', 'Engage and Sustain', 'Arts Across Canada'). For each listed program, the agent accurately states the eligibility (e.g., 'Explore and Create' for individuals and groups, 'Engage and Sustain' for arts organizations). The agent notes any specific deadlines or application periods mentioned for the identified programs. The agent locates and explains that during the 'funding portal transition period' (until summer 2025), users will be temporarily unable to access their accounts or undertake portal-related tasks, impacting new applications or existing account access.