Get a grant to cover up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $50,000, for an artistic or financial co-production with a foreign arts organization, combining creative, financial and/or human resources.

Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria for this grant are as follows:

Applicants must be artistic groups, collectives, organizations, festivals, presenters, or literary book publishers.
Applicants must presently receive core support from the Canada Council or have received at least one Canada Council project grant in the last 5 years, excluding specific grants from designated components and programs.

Who is eligible

Types of potential applicants to the Co-productions component of Arts Abroad include:

Artistic groups and collectives
Artistic organizations
Festivals and presenters
Literary book publishers

Eligible expenses

The grant covers up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $50,000 for activities such as artistic co-productions of new works or exhibitions and financial co-productions that result in a public presentation or publication.

Artistic co-productions with foreign arts organizations
Financial co-productions by Canadian performing arts presenters

Eligible projects & activities

Artistic co-productions of new works or exhibitions in collaboration with foreign arts organizations resulting in a public presentation or publication are eligible for this grant. Financial co-productions by Canadian performing arts presenters and festivals investing in new works by foreign artists resulting in a public presentation in Canada are also eligible.

Artistic co-productions of new works or exhibitions
Financial co-productions by Canadian performing arts presenters and festivals

Evaluation & selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The assessment will consider the following factors:

Artistic merit and impact of the proposed project
Strength of the project's collaborative and international components
Feasibility and clarity of the project plan and budget
Demonstrated need for Canada Council's support
Capacity and track record of the applicant to complete the project successfully

How to apply

Step 1: Create an account on the portal and submit one or more profile(s) for validation at least 30 days before you want to apply.
Step 2: Determine eligibility based on the validated profile created in the portal and meet the criteria of presently receiving core operating support from the Canada Council or having received at least 1 Canada Council project grant in the last 5 years.
Step 3: Prepare your application for artistic co-productions or financial co-productions in collaboration with foreign arts organizations.
Step 4: Submit your application before the deadline, which can be done at any time before the start date of your project or activity.
Step 5: Await the notification of results and the potential grant amount, which can cover up to 50% of eligible costs, with a maximum grant amount of $50,000.

Documents and links

Arts Abroad — Co-Production

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Co-Productions Grant Overview

Understanding the Co-Productions Grant from the Canada Council for the Arts

The Co-Productions component of Arts Abroad by the Canada Council for the Arts offers support for collaborative projects between Canadian artistic groups and foreign arts organizations. This grant assists in the creation of new works or exhibitions through artistic or financial co-productions.

Artistic groups, organizations, festivals, presenters, and literary book publishers are eligible to apply for this grant. The support provided can cover up to 50% of eligible costs, with a maximum of $50,000, and activities must result in a public presentation or publication.

If you are a Deaf or hard of hearing artist, have a disability, are living with a mental illness, or identify as a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis artist facing barriers, you may be eligible for Application Assistance. The Co-Productions grant aims to foster cultural exchange and collaboration on an international level, enriching the arts landscape in Canada and beyond.

Eligible activities include artistic co-productions with foreign arts organizations leading to public presentations or financial co-productions by Canadian arts presenters investing in new works by foreign artists for public presentation in Canada. Make sure to familiarize yourself with eligible literary works if you are a book publisher looking to apply. Additionally, deadlines can vary, and the grant amount is capped at $50,000 or 50% of eligible costs.

To apply, create a profile via the portal at least 30 days before your desired application date. Your eligibility is based on your validated profile, and you must either receive core support from the Canada Council currently or have received a project grant within the last five years. This grant encourages the creation of innovative international collaborations in the arts industry.