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Arts Abroad — Co-Production
Support for international artistic co-productions
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
- Closing date : November 4, 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
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
- Closing date : November 4, 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
- Artistic co-productions of new works or exhibitions with foreign arts organizations.
- Financial co-productions by Canadian performing arts presenters and festivals investing in new works by foreign artists.
Documents Needed
- Arts and cultural CV for each group member, if applying as a group.
- Information about the partners or artists involved in the project.
- Signed co-production agreement.
- Sample of your recent work, for artistic co-productions.
- Sample of the foreign artist’s recent work, for financial co-productions.
- Sample of your partners’ recent work, for artistic co-productions.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artistic groups and collectives.
- Artistic organizations.
- Festivals and presenters.
- Literary book publishers.
Eligible expenses
- Artistic and technical personnel costs.
- Production, publication, and project management costs.
- Space, equipment, artistic materials, travel, accommodation, and per diem.
- Promotion, safety, child care, and accessibility costs.
- Co-production fees paid to the foreign artist, group, or organization.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are usually reviewed within 5 months after the deadline.
- Applications are assessed by a peer assessment committee.
- Funding is only awarded if the application meets the required criteria.
- A signed co-production agreement is required as part of the application.
Additional information
- Application Assistance may be available for applicants facing language, geographic, cultural, disability, deafness, hard-of-hearing, or mental health barriers.
- Book publishers should review the definition of eligible literary works.
- Applications must relate to activities taking place on or after the deadline date.
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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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **November 4, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Arts Abroad — Co-Production program?
To be eligible for the Arts Abroad — Co-Production program, you must:
Arts groups, organizations, festivals, presenters, and literary book publishers
Current core support or recent Canada Council project grant
What expenses are eligible under Arts Abroad — Co-Production?
Artistic co-productions of new works or exhibitions with foreign arts organizations.
Financial co-productions by Canadian performing arts presenters and festivals investing in new works by foreign artists.
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.