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Arts Abroad — Residencies
Grant for international arts research or networking
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 30, 2024
- Closing date : October 30, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 30, 2024
- Closing date : October 30, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- International Activities
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- 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.
Eligibility
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Abroad — Residencies Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts Abroad — Residencies. 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 — Residencies?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Abroad — Residencies Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 30, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Arts Abroad — Residencies program?
To be eligible for the Arts Abroad — Residencies program, you must:
Only artistic organizations may be eligible; specifically for those invited to an international residency.
Eligibility determined by a validated portal profile.
What expenses are eligible under Arts Abroad — Residencies?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Abroad — Residencies?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Arts Abroad — Residencies available?
The Arts Abroad — Residencies program is available across Canada.