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Arts Abroad — Co-Production

Funding to co-create arts productions
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : April 15, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

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.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : April 15, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
  • International Activities
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • People with disabilities
  • Artists / creatives
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National
  • International

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

This grant supports collaborative artistic projects between Canadian and foreign arts organizations. The eligible projects are those involving the creation or production of new artistic works that culminate in public displays or performances.

  • Artistic co-productions of new works or exhibitions in collaboration with foreign arts organizations, leading to public presentation or publication.
  • Financial co-productions by Canadian performing arts presenters and festivals that invest in new works by foreign artists, leading to public presentation in Canada.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Types of potential applicants to this component include artistic groups and collectives, artistic organizations, festivals and presenters, and literary book publishers. Your eligibility to apply to this component is determined by the validated profile created in the portal. Additionally, you must either presently receive core (operating) support from the Canada Council or have received at least 1 Canada Council project grant in the last 5 years, excluding certain specified components and programs.

Eligible expenses

The grant supports co-productions aimed at enabling Canadian artistic groups and arts organizations to collaborate internationally. Eligible activities focus on new works or exhibitions and public presentations.

  • Artistic co-productions of new works or exhibitions with foreign arts organizations leading to a public presentation or publication.
  • Financial co-productions by Canadian performing arts presenters and festivals investing in new works by foreign artists, resulting in a public presentation in Canada.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • You may be eligible for Application Assistance to help with the application process if you face specific barriers such as being Deaf, hard of hearing, having a disability, living with a mental illness, or being a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis artist facing language, geographic, or cultural barriers.
  • Book publishers should ensure they are familiar with the definition of eligible literary works.
  • Activities cannot occur before the deadline date and should not receive funding from another Canada Council program.
  • You should contact an officer for clarity or assistance during the application process.
  • It is important to consult the Deadlines and Notification of Results page for up-to-date deadline information.

Documents and links

Arts Abroad — Co-Production

Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Abroad — Co-Production Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts Abroad — Co-Production. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Arts Abroad — Co-Production?

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.

How much funding can be received?

Arts Abroad — Co-Production Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Arts Abroad — Co-Production program?

To be eligible for the Arts Abroad — Co-Production program, you must: The applicant must be an artistic group, collective, or organization, including festivals, presenters, or literary book publishers. The applicant must currently receive core (operating) support from the Canada Council or have received at least one Canada Council project grant in the last 5 years, not including specific excluded programs.

What expenses are eligible under Arts Abroad — Co-Production?

This grant supports collaborative artistic projects between Canadian and foreign arts organizations. The eligible projects are those involving the creation or production of new artistic works that culminate in public displays or performances. Artistic co-productions of new works or exhibitions in collaboration with foreign arts organizations, leading to public presentation or publication. Financial co-productions by Canadian performing arts presenters and festivals that invest in new works by foreign artists, leading to public presentation in Canada.

Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Abroad — Co-Production?

You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).

Where is the Arts Abroad — Co-Production available?

The Arts Abroad — Co-Production program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Arts Abroad — Co-Production a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Arts Abroad — Co-Production is a Grant and Funding

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