Get a grant of up to $100,000 for activities including live events, publications and other initiatives that build connections between artists and diverse audiences.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the Public Outreach component of Arts Across Canada grant, the potential applicants can include artistic groups, collectives, organizations, support groups, national arts service organizations, festivals, presenters, touring networks, book and magazine publishers, architects, architectural professionals, groups, collectives, and firms. Your eligibility to apply to this component is determined by the validated profile created in the portal. Additionally, to be eligible for a composite grant, you must have received at least 2 Canada Council project grants in the last 5 years. Organizations presently receiving core grants are not eligible for composite grants.

Who is eligible

- Artistic groups and collectives - Artistic organizations - Support groups, organizations, and shared platforms - National arts service organizations - Festivals, presenters, and touring networks - Book and magazine publishers - Architects, architectural professionals, groups, collectives, and firms

Eligible expenses

- Exhibitions and other dissemination initiatives - Programming events - Non-literary publishing (excluding promotional materials) - Knowledge-sharing events or forums - Public development strategies and initiatives

Eligible projects & activities

Activities eligible for this grant include: - Exhibitions and other dissemination initiatives - Programming events - Non-literary publishing (excluding promotional materials) - Knowledge-sharing events or forums - Public development strategies and initiatives

Evaluation & selection criteria

- Innovation and Creativity: How innovative and creative is the proposed project in contributing to public appreciation and enjoyment of the arts? - Impact and Outreach: What is the potential impact of the project on diverse audiences and how well does it build connections between artists and the public? - Feasibility and Planning: Is the project well-planned and feasible within the proposed timeline and budget? - Artistic Quality: What is the artistic quality of the activities proposed in the project? - Experience and Capacity: Does the applicant have the experience and capacity to successfully carry out the project? - Alignment with Objectives: How well does the project align with the goals and objectives of the Arts Across Canada Public Outreach component?

How to apply

To apply for the Public Outreach component of Arts Across Canada grant, you need to create an account on the portal and submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before the application deadline. Once your profile is validated, you can apply for a project grant for a single activity or a composite grant for multiple activities over one to three years. Make sure to review the eligibility criteria and guidelines provided by the Canada Council for the Arts.

Additional information

- Applicants can request Application Assistance if they face difficulties and meet specific criteria. - Eligible activities include exhibitions, events, publications, forums, and development strategies. - Certain types of applicants are eligible, such as artistic groups, organizations, festivals, publishers, and architects. - Composite grants require a history of at least 2 Canada Council project grants in the last 5 years. - Organizations with outstanding royalty payments to creators are ineligible. - Deadlines for project and composite grants are provided on the website. - Maximum grant amounts for projects and composite grants are specified. - Various resources, guidelines, and application forms are available for assistance. - Contact an officer for more information or questions about eligibility. - There are specific annual application limits and rules on ineligible activities.

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