Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Circulation and Touring

• A completed Appendices document.
• At least one invitation, confirmation, letter of intent, or firm commitment from a touring venue or host organization.
• Confirmation letters from the artists programmed, or authorization to use works, as applicable.
• A sample of the work to be toured or circulated, or a sample of similar works.

Who is eligible?

• Artists and curators
• Artistic groups and collectives
• Artistic organizations
• First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional arts groups, collectives and not-for-profit organizations
• Media arts distribution centres and festivals

Eligible expenses

• Costs directly related to the circulation or touring of artists, exhibitions or artistic works to eligible Canadian destinations (for example, travel, transport and logistics associated with the tour).
• Expenses for cross-border Canada/United States tours, provided the majority of events take place in Canada.
• Costs tied to self-presentation, circulation or touring to fewer than three Canadian destinations when supported by a strong market development rationale or outreach strategy.

Eligible geographic areas

• Artists, groups and arts organizations from Canada.
• Touring or circulation activities taking place at Canadian destinations located at least 250 km from the point of departure within Canada.
• Cross-border tours between Canada and the United States, where the majority of events occur in Canada.

- Artistic Merit: The quality and feasibility of the project in terms of artistic vision, concept, and execution. - Impact and Benefit: The potential impact of the project on the artist, audience, and community, as well as the benefits derived from the project. - Artistic Merit: The quality and feasibility of the project in terms of artistic vision, concept, and execution. - Market Knowledge: The understanding and strategy for audience development, marketing, and engagement. - Feasibility and Budget: The project's feasibility, planning, and budgeting, including the allocation of grant funds. - Representation and Diversity: The consideration and promotion of diversity, inclusivity, and representation in the project.

• Step 1: Create a portal account and validated profile
  • Create an account in the Canada Council client portal.
  • Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before applying.
• Step 2: Review program information
  • Consult the funding opportunity details, guidelines, and deadlines in the portal.
  • Review the application form, budget forms, and appendices.
• Step 3: Prepare supporting material
  • Gather the required appendices and support material.
  • Prepare the invitation, confirmation, or other required letters and samples.
• Step 4: Complete and submit the application
  • Log in to the portal and fill out the online application form.
  • Upload the required documents and submit before the deadline.

• Applications are usually reviewed within 5 months of the deadline.
• Applications are assessed by a peer assessment committee.
• A minimum score is required in each assessment category.
• Applicants are notified of the results after review.

• Applicants must create an account and have at least one profile validated in the portal at least 30 days before they wish to apply.
• Grants generally cover up to 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum amount of $200,000.
• Application Assistance may be available to pay someone to help complete the application for eligible individuals facing specific barriers.
• Organizations already receiving core (operating) grants from the Canada Council may still apply to this component.