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Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants
Funding for professional growth and advancement of artistic careers and practices.
Latest source updateLast Update: June 8, 2026Latest change: The page now shows Arts Across Canada and Abroad Micro-grants, with new eligibility, scope, and deadline details visible.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Latest change: The page now shows Arts Across Canada and Abroad Micro-grants, with new eligibility, scope, and deadline details visible.
Arts Across Canada and Abroad: Micro-grants added
The grant page now shows Arts Across Canada and Abroad Micro-grants as a new funding opportunity, with support for activities that advance the professional growth of artists, arts workers, groups and organizations. It also now shows the next deadline as any time before the start date of your project, activity or departure date, and notes that this program combines activities previously covered by Explore and Create: Professional Development for Artists, Supporting Artistic Practice: Professional Development for Arts Professionals, Arts Across Canada: Travel, and Arts Abroad: Travel. The visible scope is broader and more specific than before, shifting to sharing, presenting and touring work, engaging with the public, and building national and international profiles.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Funding for activities that support the professional growth and advancement of artistic careers or practices of artists, arts workers, groups and organizations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Mentorship programs to enhance artistic and professional skills.
- Internship opportunities to gain practical experience in the arts sector.
- Apprenticeships focused on hands-on learning in an artistic discipline.
- Specialized training sessions to develop new competencies.
- Participation in workshops designed for career development in the arts.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Budget forms and appendices
- Validated applicant profile
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists
- Curators
- Artistic groups
Who is not eligible
- Companies seeking funding for activities that have already started before the project start date.
- Organizations applying for funding for activities already supported by another Canada Council program.
- Applicants intending to undertake residencies or self-directed projects focused primarily on creation, rather than professional development.
Eligible expenses
- Costs associated with mentorships, internships, and apprenticeships.
- Fees for specialized training and participation in workshops.
- Travel costs calculated according to fixed travel rates for project-related activities.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities that start before the project start date
- Activities funded by another Canada Council program
- Residencies and self-directed projects focused mainly on creation
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
Yes, the Professional Development for Artists component of the Explore and Create program has evaluation and selection criteria. The grants are evaluated based on the artistic merit, impact, and feasibility of the proposed projects.
- Artistic Merit: The quality of the proposed development activity and how it contributes to the applicant's creative practice.
- Impact: The potential impact on the applicant's career, artistic development, and contribution to the broader artistic community.
- Feasibility: The practicality and readiness of the project plan, including a realistic budget and timeline.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create your account and profile
- Create an account in the portal.
- Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before applying.
- Step 2: Prepare your application
- Review the guidelines and application form in the portal.
- Prepare the required budget forms and appendices.
- Step 3: Submit through the portal
- Complete and submit your application online before your project or activity start date.
- Step 4: Follow results
- Check the Deadlines and Notification of Results page for updates.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the Canada Council portal after submission.
- Funding decisions are communicated through the deadlines and notification of results process.
- Applicants should consult the portal for updates on application status.
Additional information
- Applicants requiring assistance due to disabilities, mental illness, or cultural/language barriers may be eligible for Application Assistance to help with the application process.
- Profile validation in the portal must be completed at least 30 days before applying.
- Deadlines and notification timelines are provided on a dedicated page linked in the guidelines.
- Budget forms and application appendices are available as resources to support the application.
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 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 — 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 — Micro-grants Program
What is the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants?
Funding for activities that support the professional growth and advancement of artistic careers or practices of artists, arts workers, groups and organizations.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants program?
To be eligible for the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants program, you must:
No eligibility criteria specified for for-profit businesses.
What expenses are eligible under Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants?
Mentorship programs to enhance artistic and professional skills.
Internship opportunities to gain practical experience in the arts sector.
Apprenticeships focused on hands-on learning in an artistic discipline.
Specialized training sessions to develop new competencies.
Participation in workshops designed for career development in the arts.
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants available?
The Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grants is a Grant and Funding