Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Public Outreach

• Arts and cultural CVs or resumes for each group member.
• Information about partners, if applicable.
• Written confirmation or letters of support from partners, if applicable.
• Executive summaries or recommendations from relevant reports, if applicable.
• At least one sample of relevant work or past activity.

Who is eligible?

• Artistic groups and collectives.
• Artistic organizations.
• Support groups, organizations, and shared platforms.
• National arts service organizations.
• Festivals, presenters, and touring networks.

Who is not eligible

• Organizations receiving core funding that apply for a composite grant.
• Book and magazine publishers owing royalties at the application deadline.

Eligible expenses

• Artists’ and professional fees.
• Honoraria for Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
• Equipment purchases needed for the project, within the program limit.
• Safety-related expenses.
• Accessibility, child care, and dependent-care costs needed to carry out the activity.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Activities that do not include public engagement, presentation, or publication.
• Service and support activities.

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada.

• Artistic quality, vision, and relevance of the project.
• Potential to enhance public appreciation of the arts in Canada.
• Potential to build a diverse public, including underserved communities.
• Experience and capacity of the applicant and partners.
• Budget realism, other revenue sources, and fair payment to participants.

• Step 1: Register in the portal and submit the required profiles for validation at least 30 days before the deadline.
  • Create a portal account.
  • Wait for profile validation to confirm eligibility.
• Step 2: Prepare the application
  • Choose the appropriate grant type.
  • Enter the project title, summary, dates, and activities.
  • Prepare the budget and supporting materials.
• Step 3: Submit through the portal
  • Complete the online form.
  • Upload supporting documents.
  • Submit before the deadline.
• Step 4: After submission
  • Monitor for the funding decision.
  • If approved, complete the acceptance form.

• Applications are usually reviewed within five months after the deadline.
• Applications are assessed by a peer committee using weighted criteria.
• If approved, applicants must complete an acceptance form before funding is released.
• Project recipients must submit a final report three months after the project ends.

• Application assistance may be available for applicants facing accessibility or language barriers.
• First-time applicants are encouraged to speak with a program officer at least two weeks before the deadline.
• A final report is required three months after project completion.
• Composite grants require annual project updates and a final report at the end of the cycle.