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Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring
Supports touring and exhibitions connecting Canadian artists with wider audiences
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 29, 2026
- Closing date : June 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring component provides funding covering up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $200,000, to support the national circulation and touring of Canadian artists, exhibitions and artistic works. Eligible activities include tours and exhibition presentations of Canadian work to at least three Canadian destinations (or fewer with a strong market development or outreach rationale), cross‑border Canada/United States tours with most events in Canada, and art exhibitions travelling to multiple provinces or territories.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 29, 2026
- Closing date : June 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Circulation or touring of artists, exhibitions or artistic works to three or more Canadian destinations.
- Circulation or touring of art exhibitions that include at least two destinations outside the home province or territory.
- Cross-border Canada–United States tours where the majority of events take place in Canada.
- Self-presentation of artistic work at Canadian venues located at least 250 km from the place of departure.
- Circulation and touring to fewer than three Canadian destinations when supported by a strong market development rationale or public outreach strategy.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists and curators
- Artistic groups and collectives
- Artistic organizations
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional arts groups, collectives and not-for-profit organizations
- Media arts distribution centres and festivals
Eligible expenses
- Costs directly related to the circulation or touring of artists, exhibitions or artistic works to eligible Canadian destinations (for example, travel, transport and logistics associated with the tour).
- Expenses for cross-border Canada/United States tours, provided the majority of events take place in Canada.
- Costs tied to self-presentation, circulation or touring to fewer than three Canadian destinations when supported by a strong market development rationale or outreach strategy.
Eligible geographic areas
- Artists, groups and arts organizations from Canada.
- Touring or circulation activities taking place at Canadian destinations located at least 250 km from the point of departure within Canada.
- Cross-border tours between Canada and the United States, where the majority of events occur in Canada.
Additional information
- Applicants must create an account and have at least one profile validated in the portal at least 30 days before they wish to apply.
- Grants generally cover up to 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum amount of $200,000.
- Application Assistance may be available to pay someone to help complete the application for eligible individuals facing specific barriers.
- Organizations already receiving core (operating) grants from the Canada Council may still apply to this component.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring. 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 — Circulation and Touring?
The Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring component provides funding covering up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $200,000, to support the national circulation and touring of Canadian artists, exhibitions and artistic works. Eligible activities include tours and exhibition presentations of Canadian work to at least three Canadian destinations (or fewer with a strong market development or outreach rationale), cross‑border Canada/United States tours with most events in Canada, and art exhibitions travelling to multiple provinces or territories.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **June 3, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring program?
To be eligible for the Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring program, you must:
Applicant must be an artistic organization, artistic group/collective, or media arts distribution centre/festival from Canada.
First Nations, Inuit and Métis not-for-profit arts organizations, groups and collectives are eligible.
Organizations already receiving Canada Council core (operating) grants may apply.
What expenses are eligible under Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring?
Circulation or touring of artists, exhibitions or artistic works to three or more Canadian destinations.
Circulation or touring of art exhibitions that include at least two destinations outside the home province or territory.
Cross-border Canada–United States tours where the majority of events take place in Canada.
Self-presentation of artistic work at Canadian venues located at least 250 km from the place of departure.
Circulation and touring to fewer than three Canadian destinations when supported by a strong market development rationale or public outreach strategy.
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring available?
The Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring program is available across Canada.