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Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Arts Festivals and Presenters
Funding for arts festivals and presenters
Latest source updateLast Update: April 26, 2026Latest change: The grant now appears as a dedicated Arts Festivals and Presenters opportunity with detailed eligibility, assessment criteria, funding limits, and application deadline information.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 26, 2026
Latest change: The grant now appears as a dedicated Arts Festivals and Presenters opportunity with detailed eligibility, assessment criteria, funding limits, and application deadline information.
Arts Festivals and Presenters updated
Arts Festivals and Presenters is now presented as its own funding opportunity within Arts Across Canada and Abroad, replacing the broader program listing view. The page adds detailed who-can-apply rules, eligible activities, assessment criteria, funding terms, and the Summer 2028 deadline, along with guidance on support materials and help access. The updated content also clarifies the program’s focus on Canadian arts organizations presenting or exhibiting artistic and literary work to audiences in Canada, including the maximum funding amount, multi-year cycle, and application limits.
Funding available
Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Deadline
June 12, 2024
Opened May 10, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides funding for arts festivals and presenters that showcase Canadian and, where applicable, international artistic and literary works in Canada. It supports eligible activities that bring artistic programming to Canadian audiences, strengthen artistic practice, and build connections between artists and the public.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Presenting or exhibiting Canadian and, where applicable, international artistic and literary works to Canadian audiences.
- Festival, biennale, or series-based programming with at least 3 events.
- Activities that support artists and strengthen artistic practice.
- Activities that build relationships between artists and the Canadian public.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Festivals
- Presenters
- Touring networks
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities funded by another Canada Council program.
- Activities on the general list of ineligible activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Artistic rationale and quality of programming.
- Contribution to Canadian artistic and literary work, artist development, and public engagement.
- Diversity, inclusion, and audience development.
- Organizational capacity, working conditions, and financial planning.
- Respect for First Nations, Inuit, or Métis cultural protocols.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create your portal account
- Set up an account in the client portal.
- Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before applying.
- Step 2: Review program guidance
- Consult the guidelines and application materials.
- Check the application deadline and support materials section.
- Step 3: Complete the application in the portal
- Open the application form in the portal.
- Fill in the required information and support materials.
- Step 4: Submit before the deadline
- Send the application through the portal before 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the deadline date.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by a peer assessment committee.
- Applicants must meet minimum scores in each assessment category to be funded or to maintain funding.
- Applicants are notified of results on a date to be confirmed.
- Successful applicants receive funding under the program’s terms and conditions.
Additional information
- The application portal opens approximately 3 months before the deadline.
- Create an account and submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before applying.
- Applicants may be eligible for additional assistance if they are Deaf, have disabilities, or live with mental illness.
- Application assistance is also available for First Nations, Inuit, or Métis applicants facing language, geographic, or cultural barriers.
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Arts Across Canada — TravelMoney for arts-related travel
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Circulation and TouringSupports touring and exhibitions connecting Canadian artists with wider audiences
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Foreign Artist ToursSupports foreign artist tours across Canada
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Co-productionsSupport for new works with foreign partners
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International ResidenciesSupport for artists and arts organizations from Canada to attend residencies abroad.
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International TranslationTranslation support for Canadian works abroad
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grantsFunding for professional growth and advancement of artistic careers and practices.
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Public OutreachPublic arts outreach funding
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Representation and PromotionTravel support for promoting Canadian artists
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — TranslationTranslation support for Canadian works
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Arts Festivals and Presenters Program
What is the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Arts Festivals and Presenters?
This program provides funding for arts festivals and presenters that showcase Canadian and, where applicable, international artistic and literary works in Canada. It supports eligible activities that bring artistic programming to Canadian audiences, strengthen artistic practice, and build connections between artists and the public.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Arts Festivals and Presenters Funds up to 60.000004% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 12, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Arts Festivals and Presenters program?
To be eligible for the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Arts Festivals and Presenters program, you must:
Incorporated not-for-profit arts organization
5+ years of public programming
Must pay artist fees
What expenses are eligible under Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Arts Festivals and Presenters?
Presenting or exhibiting Canadian and, where applicable, international artistic and literary works to Canadian audiences.
Festival, biennale, or series-based programming with at least 3 events.
Activities that support artists and strengthen artistic practice.
Activities that build relationships between artists and the Canadian public.
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Arts Festivals and Presenters?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Arts Festivals and Presenters available?
The Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Arts Festivals and Presenters program is available across Canada.