Arts Across Canada — Foreign Artist Tours

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.

• The applicant must be a Canadian not-for-profit arts organization.
• Eligible applicants include artistic organizations, festivals, presenters, and touring networks.
• Organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants can apply to this component.
• The organization must have a validated profile in the application portal.

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

Yes, there are specific conditions under which you are not eligible for this grant.

• The activities you are applying for receive funding from another Canada Council program.
• Your activity occurs before the deadline date.
• The activities fall under the general list of ineligible activities provided by the Canada Council.

Eligible expenses

The Foreign Artist Tours component provides funding for arts organizations to bring international artistry to various Canadian communities. Eligible projects must involve showcasing international artists or exhibitions across at least two locations in Canada.

• Circulating exhibitions by international artists in multiple Canadian cities, towns, or rural communities.
• Organizing tours for international artist groups with performances or exhibitions at two or more Canadian venues.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant does not specify eligible geographical areas for companies applying beyond requiring activities to take place in multiple locations across Canada. Therefore, no specific zones or regions are mentioned as eligibility criteria.

Your application to the Foreign Artists Tours component of Arts Across Canada will be assessed by a peer assessment committee based on artistic merit, impact, and feasibility. Each category must receive a minimum score to be considered for a grant.

• Artistic Merit 50% (minimum score of 35 out of 50)
• The artistic quality of the selected work
• The artistic rationale for the project in relation to your organization’s mission and intended public
• Impact 30% (minimum score of 15 out of 30)
• The potential of the project to enhance the Canadian public’s appreciation of the arts
• Feasibility 20% (minimum score of 10 out of 20)
• The capacity and experience you and your partners have to undertake the project
• A reasonable budget

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• Create an account and ensure profile validation at least 30 days before applying.
• Funding decisions can consider if the project has received funding from other Canada Council programs.
• Core grant recipients are eligible to apply.
• Deadlines and notification of results must be checked to align the project timeline with the grant schedule.
• Contacting an officer is available for additional guidance and clarification during the application process.
• Applicants should familiarize themselves with the Canada Council’s Policy on Privacy and how it affects their application.