Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters
At a glance
- 60% of project cost
- Open Date : May 10, 2022
- Closing date : June 12, 2024
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Canada Council for the Arts
Overview
Eligibility criteria
This grant supports Canadian artistic organizations in presenting and showcasing quality art and literary works to Canadian audiences. Eligibility criteria include being a festival, presenter, or tour network that showcases Canadian and foreign artists' works in Canada. To be eligible, you must currently receive a base grant from this component or have received specific grants from the Canada Council for the Arts in the past five years.
- Presently receiving a base grant from this component or having received 1 composite grant or 3 project grants from the Canada Council for the Arts in the past 5 years
- Must be a nonprofit organization working with professional staff
- Must have offered professional programming to the public for at least 5 years
- Must pay fees to artists and artistic organizations whose works are presented or exhibited
Who is eligible
Eligible types of companies for this grant are festivals, arts presenters, and tour networks.
- Festivals
- Arts presenters
- Tour networks
Who is not eligible
Here is a list of types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:
- Companies that offer activities proposed by individuals under 18 years of age
- Companies engaging in activities that are illegal under the Criminal Code of Canada
- Non-professional artistic activities (excluding artists at the beginning of their careers/new career)
- Activities designed to meet the requirements of a course at an educational institution
- Activities supporting the direct completion of a training program or course
- Activities funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) (unless applying under specific programs)
- Self-publishing or author-funded publishing of literary works
- Activities conducted by organizations that do not pay performance fees or royalties to artists according to artistic sector standards
- Fundraising activities
- Capital expenses, unless explicitly eligible
- Competitions, excluding specific exceptions such as pow-wow, hip-hop, and urban arts
- Any additional expenses incurred due to COVID-19 measures, including quarantine
- Contributions to endowment funds
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include all expenses related to the listed artistic activities.
- Programming activities for presenting or exhibiting Canadian and foreign works during festivals, biennials, or a series of events
- Supporting artists and revitalizing artistic practices
- Establishing or strengthening relationships between artists and the Canadian public
Eligible projects & activities
Activities eligible for this grant include offering artistic programming to Canadian audiences through the presentation or exhibition of Canadian (and foreign) works at a biennial, festival, or series of at least 3 events, supporting artists and artistic practice, and establishing or strengthening relationships between artists and the Canadian public.
- Presenting or exhibiting Canadian (and foreign) works at a biennial, festival, or series of at least 3 events
- Supporting artists and revitalizing artistic practice
- Establishing or reinforcing relationships between artists and the Canadian public
Eligible geographic areas
The eligible geographic zone for this grant is all of Canada.
- All of Canada
Evaluation & selection criteria
Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:
- Merit artistic, Impact, Resilience
How to apply
- Step 1: Determine Eligibility
- Content: Check if your organization meets the eligibility criteria outlined in the grant guidelines. This includes being a festival, presenter, or touring network that presents Canadian and potentially foreign artists at festivals or events in Canada.
- Implications: If your organization does not meet the eligibility requirements, you will not be able to proceed with the application process.
- Step 2: Create and Update Profile on the Portal
- Content: Ensure your organization has a profile on the Council's portal and that it reflects the necessary information and qualifications required for the grant application.
- Implications: Without a complete and updated profile, your application may not be considered for funding.
- Step 3: Prepare Required Documentation
- Content: Gather all necessary documents, such as financial statements, programming details, organizational structure, and previous funding cycle reports, as specified in the grant application guidelines.
- Implications: Incomplete or missing documentation could lead to delays or rejection of the application.
- Step 4: Complete and Submit the Application
- Content: Fill out the official application form on the Council's portal, providing accurate and detailed responses to all questions and attaching the required documentation.
- Implications: Submitting the application on time and with all necessary information increases the chances of your organization receiving the grant.
- Step 5: Await Review and Decision
- Content: After submitting the application, await the review process by the peer assessment committee, which will evaluate the proposal based on merit, impact, diversity, operations, and finances.
- Implications: The decision on funding will be communicated to your organization based on the assessment results.
Additional information
There is some additional information about the grant:
- You must register your organization with CADAC (Canadian Arts Data) early to allow time for gathering and submitting required statistical and financial data.
- If your financial statements show a deficit exceeding 10% of your revenues or unallocated net assets exceeding 25% of total revenues, you must upload a deficit reduction plan.
Grant Summary:
Rayonner au Canada's Festivals and Artistic Presenters component offers funding to Canadian arts organizations hosting festivals and exhibitions that showcase Canadian and international artistic works. The grant supports activities that promote artistic programming, support artists, and enhance relationships between artists and the Canadian public.
Rayonner au Canada's Festivals and Artistic Presenters Grant Overview
Rayonner au Canada's Festivals and Artistic Presenters component provides financial support to festivals, presenters, and touring networks in Canada that exhibit Canadian and foreign artistic works. The funding aims to promote high-quality art and literary works to Canadian audiences, revitalize artistic practices, and foster connections between artists and the public.
The grant is a base grant spanning four years and covers a percentage of the organization's total annual revenue. Eligible organizations must demonstrate a commitment to professional programming, offering artist fees, and showcasing diverse artistic perspectives. The evaluation criteria focus on artistic merit, impact, and resilience, emphasizing the promotion of Canadian and international arts, advancing artistic practices, and maintaining organizational sustainability.
To apply for this grant, organizations must create a detailed submission outlining their artistic vision, previous funding cycles, upcoming artistic activities, contributions to the arts, diversity initiatives, operational structure, financial status, goals for the next funding cycle, and additional supporting information. Successful applicants will receive funding, must comply with reporting requirements, and play a crucial role in enhancing the cultural landscape and artistic experiences in Canada.
