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Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters
Funds for showcasing artistic work
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
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Timeline
- Open Date : May 10, 2022
- Closing date : June 12, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Get a grant covering up to 60% of your total annual revenues when you present and exhibit quality art and literary works to Canadian audiences.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 10, 2022
- Closing date : June 12, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The Arts Festivals and Presenters component of Arts Across Canada aims to enhance the presentation of artistic works to diverse Canadian audiences. These activities are designed to foster connections between artists and the public while supporting the showcasing of Canadian and international art.
- Bringing artistic programming to Canadian audiences through the presentation or exhibition of Canadian work, and international work if applicable, within a biennale, festival, or series of at least three events.
- Supporting artists and strengthening artistic practice.
- Building relationships between artists and the Canadian public.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Types of potential applicants to this component include:- festivals, presenters, and touring networksTo be eligible, 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. You must also meet the following basic criteria:- 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. This excludes grants from the following components and programs: Small-Scale Activities, Travel, Translation, Literary Publishing Projects, Representation and Promotion, Digital Generator, the COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund, Grow Stage 1 and the Canada-Korea Connections Fund.- be an incorporated not-for-profit arts organization- work with a professional staff- have at least 5 years of professional programming that is accessible to the public- pay fees to the artists and arts organizations you present or exhibitWho is not eligible
This grant is designed to support arts organizations and may not be applicable to all industries or sectors. The eligibility is specifically tailored to ensure alignment with the grant's cultural and artistic objectives.
- Organizations that are not incorporated as not-for-profit arts organizations.
- Entities that do not work with professional staff in the arts sector.
- Organizations with less than 5 years of professional arts programming accessible to the public.
- Companies that do not pay fees to artists or arts organizations for their presentations or exhibitions.
- Entities that do not present, exhibit, or disseminate Canadian artistic work through festivals or similar events in Canada.
- Organizations receiving core support from other components without confirming eligibility.
Eligible expenses
The Arts Festivals and Presenters component of the Arts Across Canada program provides funding for projects that aim to bring artistic programming to Canadian audiences. Eligible activities focus on showcasing Canadian and international work at festivals, biennale, or series of events.
- Bringing artistic programming to Canadian audiences through presentation or exhibition of Canadian work (as well as international work, if applicable) within a biennale, festival, or a series of at least 3 events.
- Supporting artists and strengthening artistic practice.
- Building relationships between artists and the Canadian public.
Additional information
You may find the following information useful for your grant application:
- The portal for applications opens approximately 3 months before the deadline, which is ideal for timely submissions.
- There are additional accommodations available for applicants who are Deaf or have disabilities, including those living with mental illness, to assist them during the application process.
Documents and links
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters?
Get a grant covering up to 60% of your total annual revenues when you present and exhibit quality art and literary works to Canadian audiences.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 12, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters program?
To be eligible for the Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters program, you must:
The organization must be an incorporated not-for-profit arts organization.
The organization should have at least 5 years of professional programming accessible to the public.
Organizations must pay fees to the artists and arts organizations they present or exhibit.
What expenses are eligible under Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters?
The Arts Festivals and Presenters component of Arts Across Canada aims to enhance the presentation of artistic works to diverse Canadian audiences. These activities are designed to foster connections between artists and the public while supporting the showcasing of Canadian and international art. Bringing artistic programming to Canadian audiences through the presentation or exhibition of Canadian work, and international work if applicable, within a biennale, festival, or series of at least three events.
Supporting artists and strengthening artistic practice.
Building relationships between artists and the Canadian public.
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters available?
The Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters program is available across Canada.
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