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Arts Across Canada and Abroad
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Supports international arts promotion, touring, and cultural exchanges.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Unspecified
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Overview
This program offers substantial financial support to arts organizations and individual artists seeking to showcase Canadian culture internationally. By providing funding for activities such as tour support, international residencies, and co-productions, it helps expand the reach of Canadian artistic expression and promote cross-cultural engagement. The support ranges up to $200,000 for circulation and touring, with additional funds available for translation, promotion, and overseas artist exchanges, fostering an inclusive and vibrant global cultural presence.
Activities funded
- Organizing and executing touring and circulation of Canadian artworks globally.
- Hosting international artists and facilitating international residencies.
- Participating in arts festivals and co-production projects abroad.
- Promoting Canadian arts through representation activities and outreach.
- Providing translation services for artistic works and promotional materials.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 25,000
Enhancing multimedia capabilities for digital art exhibitions
Documents Needed
Proof of organization registration, detailed project proposal, budget, supporting letters, and previous work samples.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an individual artist, arts professional, or arts organization.
- The project must involve presenting or sharing artistic work across diverse communities.
- The project should aim to foster relationships between artists and the public.
Who is eligible?
- Arts organizations and not-for-profit arts entities.
- Individual artists and arts professionals involved in international projects.
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
- Travel costs for artists and personnel.
- Promotion and representation activities.
- Translation services.
- Circulation and touring costs.
- Foreign artists’ touring expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
Eligible applicants are based in Canada and involved in activities with international scope.Selection criteria
- Innovation and originality of the proposed activity.
- Feasibility and clarity of the project plan.
- Potential impact on international visibility of Canadian arts.
- Alignment with strategic international engagement goals.
- Cost-effectiveness and management capacity.
How to apply
Create and validate a profile on the online portal.Prepare the required documentation and project proposal.Access the specific application component relevant to your project.Complete and submit the application form before the deadline.Await processing and notification from the funding organization.
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
Applicants must register and validate their profile online at least 30 days before applying. Multiple application deadlines are set throughout the year for different project components.
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