Arts Abroad — Translation
Canada
Money to translate artistic works for international presentation
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- grant_single|openingDateJanuary 10, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateJanuary 10, 2024
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_single|grantors
- Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
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Get a grant of up to $20,000 to cover costs associated with the translation of Canadian literary works or dramatic works for international presentation or publication.
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Eligible projects for the Translation component of Arts Abroad grant include the translation of Canadian-authored literary works into a foreign language, translation and surtitling of Canadian-authored dramatic works for foreign presentation, and related promotional activities.
- Translation of Canadian-authored literary works into a foreign language
- Translation and surtitling of Canadian-authored dramatic works for foreign presentation
- Related promotional activities for the translated book
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$20,000
Montreal
Translation of a Canadian play by Michel Tremblay into German for Berlin theatre
$20,000
Vancouver
Translation of Margaret Atwood’s poetry collection into Japanese for release in Japan
$20,000
Ottawa
Translation of a Canadian children’s book into Mandarin Chinese for distribution in China
$20,000
Toronto
Translation of a Canadian novel by Alice Munro into Spanish for distribution in Spain
$20,000
Edmonton
Translation of a Canadian science fiction anthology into Korean for release in South Korea
$20,000
Calgary
Translation of academic essays by Canadian authors into Arabic for academic use in Egypt
grant_single_labels|admissibility
The Translation component of Arts Abroad funds the translation of Canadian literary works or dramatic works for international presentation or publication. Eligible applicants include international literary publishers, theatre organizations, theatre companies, multidisciplinary groups, and collectives.
- The applicant must be an international literary publisher or theatre organization.
- Theatre organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants can apply to this component.
- Other organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants cannot apply.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible types of companies for this grant include international literary publishers, theatre organizations, theatre and multidisciplinary groups and collectives, theatre companies, dramaturgical organizations, and multidisciplinary organizations.
- International literary publishers
- Theatre organizations
- Theatre and multidisciplinary groups and collectives
- Theatre companies and dramaturgical organizations
- Multidisciplinary organizations
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include costs related to translation and surtitling, promotional expenses for the translated book, and related promotional activities.
- Costs related to translation and surtitling, based on standard translation rates
- Promotional expenses such as ads, posters, publicist fees, and special events
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:
- Demonstration of the international reach and impact of the proposed translation or surtitling project.
- Evidence of the applicant's experience and capacity to effectively manage and deliver the proposed project.
- Clarity and feasibility of the project plan, including timelines and budget allocation.
- Potential for the translation or surtitling project to contribute to the promotion and dissemination of Canadian literary or dramatic works internationally.
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- Step 1: Create an account on the portal and submit one or more profile(s) for validation at least 30 days before you want to apply
- Step 2: Determine your eligibility based on the validated profile created in the portal
- Step 3: Prepare your application by detailing the translation project, costs, and related promotional activities
- Step 4: Submit your application before the deadline with all required documents and information
- Step 5: Await the notification of results and funding decision
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