Arts Abroad — Translation

Q: How much funding can be received?

Arts Abroad — Translation Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Arts Abroad — Translation a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Arts Abroad — Translation is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Arts Abroad — Translation?

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

Q: Who is eligible for the Arts Abroad — Translation program?

To be eligible for the Arts Abroad — Translation program, you must: • Applicants must be either international literary publishers or theatre organizations. • Theatre organizations currently receiving core (operating) grants are eligible to apply, whereas other organizations receiving such grants are not. • Eligibility is contingent upon having a validated profile in the application portal.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Abroad — Translation?

You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).

Q: Where is the Arts Abroad — Translation available?

The Arts Abroad — Translation program is available across Canada.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Arts Abroad — Translation program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Arts Abroad — Translation program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Money to translate artistic works for international presentation

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $20,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : September 25, 2024
Closing date : September 25, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Opening Soon

Overview

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.

Activities funded

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

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 20,000

Translation of a Canadian play by Michel Tremblay into German for Berlin theatre

$ 20,000

Translation of Margaret Atwood’s poetry collection into Japanese for release in Japan

$ 20,000

Translation of a Canadian children’s book into Mandarin Chinese for distribution in China

$ 20,000

Translation of a Canadian novel by Alice Munro into Spanish for distribution in Spain

$ 20,000

Translation of a Canadian science fiction anthology into Korean for release in South Korea

$ 20,000

Translation of academic essays by Canadian authors into Arabic for academic use in Egypt

Eligibility

Eligibility for this grant is determined by the nature and category of the applying organization.

Eligible applicants include international literary publishers and theatre organizations.
Theatre and multidisciplinary groups and collectives can apply.
Theatre companies and dramaturgical organizations are eligible to apply.
Multidisciplinary organizations may also apply.
Theatre organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants can apply.
Profiles must be validated in the portal to determine eligibility.

Who is eligible?

International literary publishers and theatre organizations, theatre and multidisciplinary groups and collectives, theatre companies and dramaturgical organizations, and multidisciplinary organizations can apply for this grant. Eligibility to apply is determined by a validated profile created in the portal, and theatre organizations currently receiving core (operating) grants are eligible to apply, while other core-funded organizations are not.

Eligible expenses

The Translation component of the Arts Abroad program funds activities related to translating Canadian literary works for international dissemination. Eligible projects focus on both translation efforts and associated promotional activities.

Translation of Canadian-authored literary work into a foreign language and related promotional activities.
Translation and surtitling of Canadian-authored dramatic work into another language for foreign presentation.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant supports costs directly associated with the translation and promotional activities of Canadian literary and dramatic works for international exposure.

Costs related to the translation of Canadian-authored literary works into a foreign language.
Surtitling of Canadian-authored dramatic works for foreign presentation.
Literature projects can cover up to 50% of the translator’s fee.
Promotional expenses for literary translations such as ads, posters, bookmarks, publicist fees, promotional items, and special events.

Selection 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.

How to apply

Create Account and Profile

Create an account on the Arts Abroad funding portal.
Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you intend to apply.

Validate Eligibility

Ensure your profile is validated to confirm eligibility for the grant application.

Draft Application

Prepare a detailed grant application for the translation of literary or dramatic works.
Include translation costs, promotional activities and any other project specifics required.

Application Assistance

If applicable, apply for Application Assistance if you identify as eligible based on provided criteria.

Submit Application

Upload all required documents and submit the application through the portal.
Submit your application by one of the specified deadlines: 10 January, 5 June, or 25 September 2024.

Confirmation

Receive confirmation of your submission via email with your application details.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Applicants can seek Application Assistance if facing difficulties due to specific access needs or cultural barriers, which provides support for completing the application process.
The portal validation process must be completed at least 30 days before the application submission deadline.
The grants do not cover standard promotional costs such as catalogues, newsletter listings, and webpages.
The grant program has a specific restriction where only theatre organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants are allowed to apply; other organizations receiving core grants are not eligible.

Documents and links

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Abroad — Translation Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts Abroad — Translation. 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.