Arts Across Canada — Travel

To be eligible for the Travel component of Arts Across Canada grant, potential applicants can include: - Artists and curators - Arts professionals - Cultural connectors and sector builders in the Equity arts sector - Artistic groups and collectives - Artistic organizations - Festivals, presenters, and touring networks Your eligibility to apply to this component is determined by the validated profile created in the portal. Organizations presently receiving core grants can also apply to this component.

- Artistic merit and innovation - Impact and potential for the artist or organization - Feasibility of the travel plan - Contribution to the objectives of the Arts Across Canada program - Diversity and inclusion considerations - Budget adequacy and rationale - Compliance with grant regulations and eligibility requirements

1. Step 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. Step 2: Determine the eligible activities for travel grants, including developing markets and networks, presenting artistic work, exploring collaborations, participating in events, and more.
3. Step 3: Check your eligibility based on the validated profile created in the portal and ensure your organization meets the criteria if applying as an organization.
4. Step 4: Submit your application before the departure date, considering the deadlines and notification of results page.
5. Step 5: Review the guidelines and application form for detailed instructions on the application process.

- Travel within Canada must be at least 300 kilometers from your place of departure and by invitation. - Travel from an international departure to a Canadian destination must also be by invitation. - There are specific eligible activities for which you can apply, including developing markets and networks, presenting artistic work, exploring future artistic collaborations, and participating in significant events. - Applications cannot be for activities that occur before your departure start date, activities already funded by another Canada Council program, or activities on the general list of ineligible activities. - Potential applicants include artists, curators, arts professionals, cultural connectors, sector builders, artistic groups, collectives, organizations, festivals, presenters, and touring networks. - Organizations presently receiving core grants are eligible to apply to this component. - The deadline for applications is any time before your departure date. - Grant amounts can be up to $30,000 per year. - Resources such as guidelines, application forms, and contact information for officers are available for additional assistance.