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Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Co-productions
Development support for new works or exhibitions with foreign arts organizations.
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
- Closing date : November 4, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Development support for new works or exhibitions by artistic groups and arts organizations from Canada in partnership with foreign arts organizations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
- Closing date : November 4, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- International Activities
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Artistic co-productions of new works or exhibitions with foreign arts organizations.
- Financial co-productions by Canadian performing arts presenters and festivals investing in new works by foreign artists.
Documents Needed
- Arts and cultural CV for each group member, if applying as a group.
- Information about the partners or artists involved in the project.
- Signed co-production agreement.
- Sample of your recent work, for artistic co-productions.
- Sample of the foreign artist’s recent work, for financial co-productions.
- Sample of your partners’ recent work, for artistic co-productions.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artistic groups and collectives.
- Artistic organizations.
- Festivals and presenters.
- Literary book publishers.
Eligible expenses
- Artistic and technical personnel costs.
- Production, publication, and project management costs.
- Space, equipment, artistic materials, travel, accommodation, and per diem.
- Promotion, safety, child care, and accessibility costs.
- Co-production fees paid to the foreign artist, group, or organization.
Selection criteria
- Artistic quality of previous work and partner work: 50%.
- Artistic rationale, timeliness, and suitability of the project: 50% within the artistic category.
- Project impact on international profile, connections, and future opportunities: 30%.
- Capacity, experience, and fair use of resources: 20%.
- Respectful and ethical cultural practices must be met.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create a client portal account and submit profile(s) for validation.
- Step 2: Review the funding opportunity details and confirm eligibility.
- Step 3: Prepare the application and required support materials.
- Step 4: Submit the application through the portal before the deadline.
- Step 5: Wait for the results notification.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are usually reviewed within 5 months after the deadline.
- Applications are assessed by a peer assessment committee.
- Funding is only awarded if the application meets the required criteria.
- A signed co-production agreement is required as part of the application.
Additional information
- Application Assistance may be available for applicants facing language, geographic, cultural, disability, deafness, hard-of-hearing, or mental health barriers.
- Book publishers should review the definition of eligible literary works.
- Applications must relate to activities taking place on or after the deadline date.
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 — Arts Festivals and PresentersFunding for arts festivals and presenters
- 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 ResidenciesSupport for artists and arts organizations from Canada to attend residencies abroad.
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International TranslationFunding for translation and surtitling of Canadian works
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grantsFunding for professional growth and advancement of artistic careers and practices.
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Public OutreachFunding for arts public outreach activities
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Representation and PromotionTravel support for promoting Canadian artists
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — TranslationSupport for Canadian translation projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Co-productions Program
What is the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Co-productions?
Development support for new works or exhibitions by artistic groups and arts organizations from Canada in partnership with foreign arts organizations.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Co-productions Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is November 4, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Co-productions program?
To be eligible for the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Co-productions program, you must:
Arts groups, organizations, festivals, presenters, and literary book publishers
Current core support or recent Canada Council project grant
What expenses are eligible under Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Co-productions?
Artistic co-productions of new works or exhibitions with foreign arts organizations.
Financial co-productions by Canadian performing arts presenters and festivals investing in new works by foreign artists.
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Co-productions?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Co-productions available?
The Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Co-productions program is available across Canada.