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Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion
Travel funds for incorporated arts organizations
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
If you represent a Canadian artist, get a grant of up to $30,000 to cover travel costs related to promotion and the development of new markets for Canadian artists and artistic works.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Travel within Canada to formally represent and promote Canadian artists in new markets.
- Travel within Canada to build on an existing tour for artists’ representatives.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Support groups related to the arts
- Arts organizations and shared platforms
- Magazine publishers focused on the arts
- Agencies, management service organizations, and art dealers representing Canadian artists
Who is not eligible
- Companies or organizations that are not registered or incorporated as Canadian arts organizations.
- Businesses that do not represent Canadian artists or do not regularly seek out new opportunities in the Canadian arts market.
- Organizations applying for activities that have already received funding from another Canada Council program.
- Applicants intending to fund activities that occur before the application deadline date.
- Projects that fall under the general list of ineligible activities as defined by the Canada Council.
Eligible expenses
- Transportation costs (based on fixed amounts)
- Accommodation and per diem (up to 5 days per trip)
- Additional shipping or baggage costs directly related to the activity (up to $2,500)
- Conference fees and booth rental costs for market development events
Eligible geographic areas
- Travel within Canada is eligible, with destinations at least 300 kilometres from the point of departure.
Additional information
- Applicants must register in the online portal and have their profile validated at least 30 days before applying.
- Application submissions are allowed up to four times per year, with a maximum annual grant amount of $30,000.
- All grant recipients are required to submit a final report within three months after project completion.
- Letters of invitation or confirmation and a detailed list of represented artists must be included in the application.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion. 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 — Representation and Promotion?
If you represent a Canadian artist, get a grant of up to $30,000 to cover travel costs related to promotion and the development of new markets for Canadian artists and artistic works.
How much funding can be received?
Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion program?
To be eligible for the Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion program, you must:
Canadian registered or incorporated arts organizations
Must represent Canadian artists and regularly seek out new opportunities in the Canadian arts market
What expenses are eligible under Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion?
Travel within Canada to formally represent and promote Canadian artists in new markets.
Travel within Canada to build on an existing tour for artists’ representatives.
Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion available?
The Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion program is available across Canada.
Is the Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion is a Grant and Funding