How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 20000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Arts Abroad — Residencies?

Arts Abroad — Residencies is funded by Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)

What are Arts Abroad — Residencies's eligibility criterias?

Only artistic organizations may be eligible; specifically for those invited to an international residency. Eligibility determined by a validated portal profile.

Arts Abroad — Residencies

Last Update: June 5, 2025

Canada

Grant for international arts research or networking

Arts Abroad — Residencies at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $20,000

Timeline

Open Date : October 30, 2024
Closing date : October 30, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Grant Providers

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)

Status

Closed

Overview of the Arts Abroad — Residencies program

Get up to $20,000 to cover eligible costs when you are invited to participate in an artistic or cultural exchange involving creative research, creation or networking activities within the context of an international residency.

Financing terms and conditions

Grant amount of up to $20,000 per project.

Eligible projects & activities

Creative research carried out during an international residency.
Artistic creation undertaken as part of a residency abroad.
Networking activities conducted within the framework of an international residency.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 16,000

Participation in an artistic residency in Berlin for creative research on mixed media installations

$ 11,500

Networking at an international cultural exchange event in Tokyo for Canadian dance companies

$ 10,000

Creative residency at the International Writers' Workshop in Hong Kong focusing on a new novel

$ 16,500

Artistic residency in Milan for the creation of a new interactive multimedia exhibit

$ 10,200

Creative research in New York on the impact of pop culture in modern art

$ 15,000

Cultural exchange program in Paris for creative research on contemporary sculpture techniques

Eligibility criteria of the Arts Abroad — Residencies program

The applicant must be a Canadian artist, arts professional, artistic group, collective, or arts organization.
The applicant must create and validate a profile in the granting portal before applying.
The applicant must be invited or selected by an international organization to participate in a residency of at least one week.
An organization currently receiving core (operating) grants is eligible only for exceptional projects that extend beyond regular activities and must demonstrate the project's exceptional nature.

Who is eligible?

Artistic organizations
Artistic groups and collectives

Who is not eligible

Companies or organizations applying for activities that have already occurred before the residency departure date.
Applicants seeking funding for activities already financed by another Canada Council program.

Eligible expenses

Expenses related to creative research within the context of an international residency.
Costs associated with creation activities during the residency period.
Networking expenditures directly linked to participation in the residency.

Eligibility criteria of the Arts Abroad — Residencies program

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:

Quality and feasibility of the proposed activities
Artistic merit and potential impact of the project
Relevance of the residency to the applicant's practice
Demonstration of international networking and collaboration
Clarity and completeness of the application

How to apply to the Arts Abroad — Residencies program

Create an Account

Access the grant portal.
Create your account if you haven't done so yet.

Validate Profile

Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you plan to apply.

Determine Eligibility

Check if you are eligible based on your profile and the residency requirements.

Gather Required Documents

Collect documents such as invitations or confirmations from international organizations.
Prepare information related to creative research, creation, or networking activities.

Prepare Application

Fill out the application form available on the portal.
Complete budget forms and appendices if required.

Submit Application

Log back into the portal to upload all required documents.
Review the application for accuracy and completeness.
Submit the application by the specified deadlines.

Confirm Submission

Receive a confirmation from the portal with your application details.
Keep a copy of confirmation for your records.

Additional information

Applicants can request application assistance if they self-identify as Deaf, hard of hearing, have a disability, mental illness, or are First Nations, Inuit, or Métis facing barriers.
The applicant's profile must be validated in the portal at least 30 days prior to the application.
Annual application limits are applicable.
Consult the Deadlines and Notification of Results page for information on the results timeline.