Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters

The eligibility criteria for the Arts Festivals and Presenters grant in the Arts Across Canada program are as follows: 1. Your organization must present, exhibit, or disseminate the work of Canadian artists (as well as international artists, if applicable) through a festival, biennale, or other form of presentation in Canada. 2. You must presently receive core support from this component. If your organization is presently receiving core support from another component, you must contact a program officer to confirm your eligibility before you apply OR have received 1 composite grant or 3 project grants from the Canada Council in the last 5 years. 3. Your organization must be an incorporated not-for-profit arts organization. 4. You must work with a professional staff. 5. Your organization must have at least 5 years of professional programming that is accessible to the public. 6. You must pay fees to the artists and arts organizations you present or exhibit.

- Quality and impact of the artistic programming presented - Contribution to strengthening artistic practice - Ability to build relationships between artists and Canadian audiences - Compliance with eligibility requirements - Demonstration of financial need and sustainability - Alignment with the goals and objectives of the Arts Festivals and Presenters component

To apply for the Arts Festivals and Presenters component of the Arts Across Canada Program grant, you need to follow these steps: 1. Create an account on the portal and submit one or more profile(s) for validation at least 30 days before you want to apply. 2. Ensure your organization meets the eligibility criteria, including receiving core support from this component, having professional programming accessible to the public for at least 5 years, and other requirements outlined in the guidelines. 3. Prepare your application according to the activities eligible for funding, such as bringing artistic programming to Canadian audiences, supporting artists, and building relationships between artists and the public. 4. Submit your application before the deadline, which is June 12, 2024. 5. Consult the Deadlines and Notification of Results page for further information.

- Applicants must ensure that their organization meets the basic eligibility criteria outlined in the guidelines. - Organizations must have a validated profile in the portal before applying. - The deadline for the Arts Festivals and Presenters component of Arts Across Canada is June 12, 2024. - The grant amount can be up to 60% of the total annual revenues averaged over the last 3 years. - Activities supported should bring artistic programming to Canadian audiences, support artists, and build relationships with the public. - Applicants cannot receive funding from another Canada Council program or engage in ineligible activities. - Applicants should refer to the guidelines for specific details and the translation deadline date. - Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation during the application process may be eligible for additional assistance.