Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Translation

• The translator’s current biography
• For literary work: a signed copy of the contract with the Canadian publisher, author, literary agent or translations rights holder
• For literary work: a signed copy of the contract with the translator
• For dramatic work: a signed copy of the letter of agreement between you and the playwright, indicating the playwright’s approval of the translator
• For dramatic work: a signed copy of the letter of agreement between you and the translator

Who is eligible?

• Artistic groups
• First Nations, Inuit or Métis groups or collectives
• Artistic organizations
• Supporting organizations
• First Nations, Inuit or Métis not-for-profit organizations
• Foreign publishers or theatres

Who is not eligible

• Canadian publishers

Eligible expenses

• Expenses related to translation and surtitling, based on the standard translation rates in effect in your country
• For literary translations, up to 50% of the translator’s fee
• For literary translations, promotional expenses for the translated book: ads, posters and bookmarks, publicist fees, promotional items, and special events to promote the translated title
• For dramatic works and other performing arts work, up to 100% of the translator’s fee

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Translation and subtitling of film or video
• Translation of literary works into English or French
• For literary translations, standard promotional costs such as catalogues, newsletter listings and web pages

Eligible geographic areas

• Outside Canada

• Impact (50%): the potential of the project to develop and enhance the international profile of the work or author, and to generate future opportunities; minimum score required: 35/50
• Artistic (30%): the recognized quality of the work to be translated, and the artistic rationale and relevance of the project; minimum score required: 15/30
• Feasibility (20%): the applicant’s experience and capacity to undertake the project, and the translator’s experience and capacity to undertake the project; minimum score required: 10/20
• Respectful and ethical cultural and artistic practices (RECAP): proper attention to First Nations, Inuit or Métis cultural protocols, and cultural materials are treated in a respectful way, or there is no Indigenous content in the activities

• Step 1: Access the client portal
  • Open the funding opportunity in the client portal.
  • Select Apply Now to start the application.
• Step 2: Prepare the application
  • Review the required information and support materials listed in the form.
  • Use the guidance resources if needed.
• Step 3: Complete and submit
  • Fill out the application form.
  • Attach the required supporting materials.
  • Submit before 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the deadline date.

• Your application will be internally assessed on Impact, Artistic, Feasibility, and Respectful and ethical cultural and artistic practices (RECAP)
• To be considered for a grant, your application must receive a minimum score in each category
• Notification of results is usually within 4 months of the application deadline

• This opportunity is part of Arts Across Canada and Abroad.
• Annual supplement applications are separate.
• Up to 8 translations per year can be funded.
• Application assistance is available for eligible lead applicants facing disability, mental health, language, geographic or cultural barriers.