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Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion - Canada

Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion

Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Travel funds for incorporated arts organizations

Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
Timeline
  • Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Grant Providers
  • Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Status
Opening Soon

Overview of the Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion program

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.

Financing terms and conditions

  • Grant amount generally covers travel costs based on fixed amounts, up to a maximum of $30,000.
  • Applications can be submitted up to four times per year, with a total annual limit of $30,000 per applicant.
  • Eligible additional shipping or baggage costs directly related to activities are supported up to $2,500.
  • Accommodation and per diem costs are covered for up to 5 days per trip.

Eligible projects & activities

  • 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.
Examples of admissible projects:

$ 30,000

Organize a cross-country book tour for a prominent Canadian author

$ 30,000

Host a series of live performances across Canada for a jazz ensemble group

$ 30,000

Organize a nationwide tour for a Canadian folk artist to promote their new album

$ 30,000

Coordinate a Canadian film festival tour to promote emerging filmmakers

$ 30,000

Facilitate an art exhibition tour across major Canadian cities to showcase indigenous art

$ 30,000

Develop a digital marketing campaign for a Canadian film across multiple provinces

Eligibility criteria of the Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion program

  • The applicant must be a Canadian registered or incorporated arts organization.
  • The organization must represent Canadian artists and actively seek new opportunities in the Canadian arts market.
  • Eligible applicant types include support groups, organizations and shared platforms, magazine publishers, agencies, management service organizations, and art dealers.
  • The project must involve travel within Canada of at least 300 kilometres from the point of departure to promote or represent Canadian artists through a contractual relationship or to build on an existing tour (for artists’ representatives).

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.

Eligibility criteria of the Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion program

  • Impact (40%): The potential of the project to develop and enhance the national profiles of the artists represented and to generate future opportunities. Minimum score required: 25 out of 40.
  • Relevance (40%): The rationale for the project, including its timeliness and suitability, and the suitability of the event or involvement of partners or host organizations. Minimum score required: 25 out of 40.
  • Feasibility (20%): The capacity and experience of the applicant and partners/host organizations to undertake the project, and the reasonableness of the proposed budget. Minimum score required: 10 out of 20.

How to apply to the Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion program

1
Register in the Portal
  • Create an account in the application portal at least 30 days before you wish to apply.
  • Submit one or more profiles for validation to determine eligibility.
2
Prepare Application
  • Review the grant guidelines, application form, and budget forms provided.
  • Draft your project proposal, ensuring to cover the project's impact, relevance, and feasibility.
  • Prepare a detailed budget including eligible expenses such as transportation, accommodation, and other costs.
  • Compile lists of represented artists, and gather letters of invitation or written confirmations related to the events and partners.
3
Complete Application Form
  • Log into the portal and access the official application form.
  • Provide a descriptive name for the application and a summary of the project.
  • Fill out the required fields including travel dates, activity type, and descriptions of the project and its significance.
  • Ensure all necessary documents and appendices are attached, such as the list of artists, budget document, and invitation letters.
4
Review and Submit
  • Carefully review the entire application to check for completeness and accuracy.
  • Submit the application through the portal before your planned departure date.
5
Confirmation and Follow-Up
  • Receive confirmation of submission from the portal.
  • If the application is successful, complete the Grant Acceptance Form to initiate grant payment.
  • Prepare to submit a final report within 3 months of completing the project.

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.

Documents and links

Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion

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