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Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Translation - Canada
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Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Translation

Translation support for Canadian works
Offered by
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Official source: arts-services.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: May 10, 2026
Latest change: The Translation opportunity now lists required support materials, eligible and ineligible expenses, and expanded annual supplement instructions.
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Translation funding details updated
The Translation grant now includes detailed support material requirements, including a biography, contracts or agreements, group CVs where relevant, and a copy of the original work, with ineligibility if the materials are missing. It also adds explicit eligible and ineligible expense language and expands the annual supplement section with separate application instructions and spending limits for literary publishers and sign language translations.
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
September 2, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Artistic groups, artistic organizations, and supporting organizations

See full eligibility

Overview

Arts Across Canada and Abroad: Translation supports artists, arts professionals, groups and organizations with up to $25,000 per title. It funds the translation of Canadian-authored literary or dramatic works for publication or presentation in Canada, including surtitling and sign-language translation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
Target groups
  • Artists / creatives
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National
  • International

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Translation of Canadian-authored literary works for publication
  • Translation and surtitling of Canadian-authored dramatic works for presentation in Canada
  • Translation of Canadian-authored dramatic works into ASL, LSQ, or another regional or Indigenous sign language for presentation in Canada

Documents Needed

  • The translator’s current biography
  • A signed copy of the contract with the publisher, author, literary agent or translation rights holder for literary work, and a signed copy of the contract with the translator for literary work
  • A signed copy of the letter of agreement between you and the playwright, indicating the playwright’s approval of the translator, and a signed copy of the letter of agreement between you and the translator for dramatic work
  • An arts and cultural CV or resume for each group member
  • An electronic copy of the original book, script or video script

Official resources

Program guide

Arts Across Canada and Abroad

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Artistic groups, artistic organizations, and supporting organizations
  • First Nations, Inuit or Métis groups or collectives
  • First Nations, Inuit or Métis not-for-profit organizations
  • First Nations, Inuit or Métis for-profit organizations
  • Literary organizations, except Indigenous Publishers, that presently receive a core grant from Supporting Artistic Practice: Literary Publishers

Eligible expenses

  • Translation and surtitling expenses, based on the standard translation rates for your region or context, up to $25,000 per title
  • Reading fees for prospective titles, up to $1,500 per year
  • Bilingual editing, up to $2,500 per year
  • Promotional expenses for previously published works supported by a Canada Council for the Arts translation grant, up to $2,000 per title to a maximum of 8 titles
  • Video documentation expenses for translated works supported by this grant, up to $2,500 per title

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Translation and subtitling of film or video

Selection criteria

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

How to apply

  • Step 1
    • Create a client portal account.
    • Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before applying.
  • Step 2
    • Prepare the application form and budget.
    • Gather the support materials requested in the form.
  • Step 3
    • Submit the application in the portal before the deadline.
  • Step 4
    • Wait for the results notification, usually within 4 months.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are assessed internally after submission.
  • Each application is reviewed against weighted criteria and minimum category scores.
  • Applicants are notified of results, usually within 4 months of the deadline.
  • Funding is only awarded if the RECAP criterion is met.

Additional information

  • Applications are submitted through the Canada Council client portal.
  • A validated profile must be created at least 30 days before applying.
  • Application Assistance may be available for eligible applicants facing barriers.
  • Results are usually issued within 4 months of the deadline.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Translation Program

What is the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Translation?

Arts Across Canada and Abroad: Translation supports artists, arts professionals, groups and organizations with up to $25,000 per title. It funds the translation of Canadian-authored literary or dramatic works for publication or presentation in Canada, including surtitling and sign-language translation.

How much funding can be received?

Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Translation Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Translation program?

To be eligible for the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Translation program, you must: The project must translate a Canadian-authored literary or dramatic work for publication or presentation in Canada. Literary organizations, except Indigenous Publishers, must presently receive a core grant from Supporting Artistic Practice: Literary Publishers.

What expenses are eligible under Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Translation?

Translation of Canadian-authored literary works for publication Translation and surtitling of Canadian-authored dramatic works for presentation in Canada Translation of Canadian-authored dramatic works into ASL, LSQ, or another regional or Indigenous sign language for presentation in Canada

Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Translation?

You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).

Where is the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Translation available?

The Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Translation program is available across Canada.

Is the Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Translation a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Translation is a Grant and Funding