Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring

The eligibility criteria for the Circulation and Touring component of the Arts Across Canada grant include the following: 1. Artists, curators, artistic groups, collectives, organizations, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis professional artists, groups, collectives, not-for-profit organizations, and media arts distribution centers and festivals are eligible to apply. 2. Destinations must be at least 250 kilometers from the place of departure for touring activities, including circulation to 3 or more Canadian destinations, cross-border Canada/United States tours, or self-presentation and touring to fewer than 3 Canadian destinations with a strong market development rationale. 3. Applicants must not apply for activities that occur before the project start date, that receive funding from another Canada Council grant, or that are on the general list of ineligible activities. 4. Organizations currently receiving core (operating) grants are eligible to apply. 5. The grant amount can cover up to 50% of eligible costs, with a maximum of $200,000. 6. Applicants must create and submit a validated profile on the portal at least 30 days before applying. 7. Individuals who are Deaf, hard of hearing, have a disability, are living with a mental illness, or are facing language, geographic, and/or cultural barriers can apply for Application Assistance. These are the key eligibility criteria for the Circulation and Touring component of the Arts Across Canada grant.

- Artistic Merit: The quality and feasibility of the project in terms of artistic vision, concept, and execution. - Impact and Benefit: The potential impact of the project on the artist, audience, and community, as well as the benefits derived from the project. - Artistic Merit: The quality and feasibility of the project in terms of artistic vision, concept, and execution. - Market Knowledge: The understanding and strategy for audience development, marketing, and engagement. - Feasibility and Budget: The project's feasibility, planning, and budgeting, including the allocation of grant funds. - Representation and Diversity: The consideration and promotion of diversity, inclusivity, and representation in the project.

To apply for the Circulation and Touring component of Arts Across Canada grant, follow these steps: 1. Create an account on the portal and submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you intend to apply. 2. Ensure your activities meet the eligibility criteria, such as touring or circulating artists, exhibitions, or works to Canadian destinations. 3. Prepare your application materials, including the guidelines, application form, and budget forms. 4. Submit your completed application before the deadline. 5. Await notification of results and consult the Deadlines and Notification of Results page for updates.

- Applicants must create an account and submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before applying. - Eligible activities include touring and exhibition activities to multiple Canadian destinations or cross-border tours. - Applications cannot fund activities that occur before the project start date, receive funding from another Canada Council grant, or are on the list of ineligible activities. - Various types of individuals and organizations, including artists, curators, and media arts distribution centers, are eligible to apply. - The grant amount can cover up to 50% of eligible costs, with a maximum limit of $200,000. - Deadlines for application submissions are on February 14, June 26, and October 30 annually. - Consult the Deadlines and Notification of Results page for specific deadlines. - Core (operating) grant recipients can also apply to this component.