Arts Abroad — Translation

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?

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.

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.

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.