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Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach
Funding for arts public outreach activities
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 22, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Arts Across Canada and Abroad Public Outreach offers up to $75,000 per project. It supports artistic presentations, public engagement activities, and non-literary publishing that connect artists with diverse audiences in Canada.
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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
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : August 22, 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
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Artistic presentations and exhibitions.
- Public development initiatives.
- Non-literary publishing.
Documents Needed
- Arts and cultural CVs or resumes for each group member.
- Information about partners, if applicable.
- Written confirmation or letters of support from partners, if applicable.
- Executive summaries or recommendations from relevant reports, if applicable.
- At least one sample of relevant work or past activity.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artistic groups and collectives.
- Artistic organizations.
- Support groups, organizations, and shared platforms.
- National arts service organizations.
- Festivals, presenters, and touring networks.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations receiving core funding that apply for a composite grant.
- Book and magazine publishers owing royalties at the application deadline.
Eligible expenses
- Artists’ and professional fees.
- Honoraria for Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
- Equipment purchases needed for the project, within the program limit.
- Safety-related expenses.
- Accessibility, child care, and dependent-care costs needed to carry out the activity.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities that do not include public engagement, presentation, or publication.
- Service and support activities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are usually reviewed within five months after the deadline.
- Applications are assessed by a peer committee using weighted criteria.
- If approved, applicants must complete an acceptance form before funding is released.
- Project recipients must submit a final report three months after the project ends.
Additional information
- Application assistance may be available for applicants facing accessibility or language barriers.
- First-time applicants are encouraged to speak with a program officer at least two weeks before the deadline.
- A final report is required three months after project completion.
- Composite grants require annual project updates and a final report at the end of the cycle.
Documents and links
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach. 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 — Public Outreach?
Arts Across Canada and Abroad Public Outreach offers up to $75,000 per project. It supports artistic presentations, public engagement activities, and non-literary publishing that connect artists with diverse audiences in Canada.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach program?
To be eligible for the Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach program, you must:
Validated portal profile required.
Eligible arts group, organization, or related body.
Core-funded organizations are eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach?
Artistic presentations and exhibitions.
Public development initiatives.
Non-literary publishing.
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach available?
The Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach program is available across Canada.
Is the Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach is a Grant and Funding