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Arts Abroad — Residencies
Support for international residency activities
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 30, 2024
- Closing date : October 30, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Support for Canadian artists, arts workers, groups and organizations to take part in international residencies. Up to $20,000 is available for creative research, creation and networking activities abroad.
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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
- Participation in an international residency of at least 5 consecutive days.
- Creative research or creation during the residency.
- International networking activities within the residency.
Documents Needed
- Arts and cultural CV or resume
- Information about the host organization
- Letter from the host organization confirming participation and residency length
- At least one sample of previous work
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists and arts workers
- Artistic groups
- Artistic organizations
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis artists or arts/cultural workers
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis groups, collectives, and not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking support for activities taking place in Canada
- Applicants seeking support for a residency they are hosting
Eligible expenses
- Artists' fees and professional fees
- Personal costs related to the project
- Travel and accommodation costs
- Safety-related expenses
- Child or dependent care and public accessibility expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Hosting a residency
- Activities taking place in Canada
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- International
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a peer assessment committee.
- Results are usually communicated within 5 months of the deadline.
- Funding is subject to meeting the assessment criteria and RECAP requirement.
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.
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?
Support for Canadian artists, arts workers, groups and organizations to take part in international residencies. Up to $20,000 is available for creative research, creation and networking activities abroad.
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:
Invited or selected for an international residency.
Validated profile in the portal.
Creative research, creation, or networking.
What expenses are eligible under Arts Abroad — Residencies?
Participation in an international residency of at least 5 consecutive days.
Creative research or creation during the residency.
International networking activities within the 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.