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Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters
Multi-year funding for Canadian arts presenters
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 10, 2022
- Closing date : June 12, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides multi-year funding to Canadian arts organizations that present and exhibit artistic and literary works to audiences in Canada. It supports festivals and presenters in showcasing artistic work, strengthening artistic practice, and building connections between artists and 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
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 10, 2022
- Closing date : June 12, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
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
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Presenting or exhibiting Canadian artistic and literary works to audiences in Canada.
- Programming within a biennale, festival, or series of at least 3 events.
- Activities that support artists and strengthen artistic practice.
- Activities that build relationships between artists and Canadian audiences.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Presenting organizations
- Festivals
- Presenters
- Touring networks
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities funded by another Canada Council program.
- Activities on the general list of ineligible activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed by a peer assessment committee.
- Applicants must meet minimum scores in each assessment category to be funded or to maintain funding.
- Applicants are notified of results on a date to be confirmed.
- Successful applicants receive funding under the program’s terms and conditions.
Additional information
- The application portal opens approximately 3 months before the deadline.
- Create an account and submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before applying.
- Applicants may be eligible for additional assistance if they are Deaf, have disabilities, or live with mental illness.
- Application assistance is also available for First Nations, Inuit, or Métis applicants facing language, geographic, or cultural barriers.
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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?
This program provides multi-year funding to Canadian arts organizations that present and exhibit artistic and literary works to audiences in Canada. It supports festivals and presenters in showcasing artistic work, strengthening artistic practice, and building connections between artists and audiences.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters Funds up to 60.000004% 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:
Incorporated not-for-profit arts organization
5+ years of public programming
Must pay artist fees
What expenses are eligible under Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters?
Presenting or exhibiting Canadian artistic and literary works to audiences in Canada.
Programming within a biennale, festival, or series of at least 3 events.
Activities that support artists and strengthen artistic practice.
Activities that build relationships between artists and Canadian audiences.
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) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters available?
The Arts Across Canada — Arts Festivals and Presenters program is available across Canada.