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Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Residencies
Support for artists and arts organizations from Canada to attend residencies abroad.
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 30, 2024
- Closing date : October 30, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Support for artists, arts workers, artistic groups and artistic organizations from Canada to attend a residency abroad.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 30, 2024
- Closing date : October 30, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural 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
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- International Activities
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation in an international residency of at least 5 consecutive days.
- Creative research or creation during the residency.
- International networking activities within the residency.
Documents Needed
- Arts and cultural CV or resume
- Information about the host organization
- Letter from the host organization confirming participation and residency length
- At least one sample of previous work
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists and arts workers
- Artistic groups
- Artistic organizations
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis artists or arts/cultural workers
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis groups, collectives, and not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking support for activities taking place in Canada
- Applicants seeking support for a residency they are hosting
Eligible expenses
- Artists' fees and professional fees
- Personal costs related to the project
- Travel and accommodation costs
- Safety-related expenses
- Child or dependent care and public accessibility expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Hosting a residency
- Activities taking place in Canada
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- International
Selection criteria
- Relevance: artistic quality, project rationale, and timeliness.
- Impact: international profile, connections, knowledge exchange, and future opportunities.
- Feasibility: host organization involvement, capacity and experience, and reasonable use of resources.
- Respectful and ethical cultural and artistic practices (RECAP).
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the portal
- Create or use your client portal account.
- Manage and apply for the funding opportunity through the portal.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Gather the required CV, host information, host letter, and work sample.
- Complete the application in the portal before the project start or departure date.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Upload the required material in the portal.
- Submit the application by the deadline shown in the portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a peer assessment committee.
- Results are usually communicated within 5 months of the deadline.
- Funding is subject to meeting the assessment criteria and RECAP requirement.
Additional information
- Applicants can request application assistance if they self-identify as Deaf, hard of hearing, have a disability, mental illness, or are First Nations, Inuit, or Métis facing barriers.
- The applicant's profile must be validated in the portal at least 30 days prior to the application.
- Annual application limits are applicable.
- Consult the Deadlines and Notification of Results page for information on the results timeline.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Residencies Program
What is the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Residencies?
Support for artists, arts workers, artistic groups and artistic organizations from Canada to attend a residency abroad.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Residencies Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 30, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Residencies program?
To be eligible for the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Residencies program, you must:
Invited or selected for an international residency.
Validated profile in the portal.
Creative research, creation, or networking.
What expenses are eligible under Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Residencies?
Participation in an international residency of at least 5 consecutive days.
Creative research or creation during the residency.
International networking activities within the residency.
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Residencies?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Residencies available?
The Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Residencies program is available across Canada.