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Arts Across Canada — Translation

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was September 25, 2024.

Q: Is the Arts Across Canada — Translation a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Arts Across Canada — Translation is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Arts Across Canada — Translation?

Arts Across Canada — Translation is funded by Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Arts Across Canada — Translation?

You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).

Q: Where is the Arts Across Canada — Translation available?

The Arts Across Canada — Translation program is available across Canada.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Arts Across Canada — Translation program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Arts Across Canada — Translation program.

Last Update: December 12, 2025

Canada

Supports translation of Canadian literary and dramatic works for publication and presentation

Grant and Funding

Canada Council for the Arts

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Reduce the ecological footprint

Integrate new technologies

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : September 25, 2024
Closing date : September 25, 2024

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural 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
Canadians

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Culture and Arts
Diversity and Inclusion

Target group

Indigenous peoples
People with disabilities
Artists / creatives

Revenue structure

All structures

Scope

National

Overview

Arts Across Canada — Translation provides up to $25,000 per translation to support the translation of Canadian-authored literary and dramatic works into French, English, Indigenous languages, or Canadian sign languages for publication or presentation in Canada. Eligible activities include translation and surtitling of dramatic works, literary translation for publication, and annual supplements for reading fees, bilingual editing, promotional expenses, or video documentation for sign language translations.

Activities funded

Translation of Canadian-authored literary works into French, English or an Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) language for publication in Canada.
Translation and surtitling of Canadian-authored dramatic works into French, English or an Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) language for presentation in Canada.
Translation of Canadian-authored dramatic works into American Sign Language (ASL), Quebec Sign Language (LSQ), or other regional or Indigenous sign languages for presentation in Canada.
Annual Supplement projects by literary publishers covering activities such as reading fees, bilingual editing and promotional efforts related to translated works.
Annual Supplement projects for sign language translation applicants focused on video documentation of translated dramatic works.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Translating a Canadian graphic novel from French to English for a nation-wide book tour

$ 25,000

Surtitling a Canadian-authored play into Cree for performance in Canadian theaters

$ 25,000

Translating a children's book series from English to Ojibwe for educational use in schools

$ 25,000

Translating a Canadian novel from English to French for publication and wide distribution

$ 25,000

Translating a Canadian poetry collection into Inuktitut and publishing it in Nunavut

$ 25,000

Translating a theatrical script into ASL for performance in Canadian theaters

Eligibility

The applicant must have a validated profile in the Canada Council for the Arts portal corresponding to one of the eligible types (e.g. literary publisher, theatre or multidisciplinary group/collective, theatre company, dramaturgical or multidisciplinary organization, First Nations, Inuit or Métis group/collective or organization, Deaf or disability arts organization, or Deaf or disability arts group/collective).
Literary organizations (except Indigenous publishers) must currently receive a core grant from the Supporting Artistic Practice: Literary Publishers component.
The project must involve translation or translation and surtitling of Canadian-authored literary or dramatic works for publication or presentation in Canada.
The translation must be into French, English, an Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) language, American Sign Language (ASL), Quebec Sign Language (LSQ), or another regional Canadian or Indigenous sign language; for sign language projects, the sign language must be one of the languages of presentation.
Activities must take place on or after the applicable program deadline and must not receive funding from another Canada Council program.

Who is eligible?

Literary publishers
Theatre groups and collectives
Multidisciplinary groups and collectives
Theatre companies and dramaturgical organizations
Multidisciplinary organizations

Eligible expenses

Costs related to translation of eligible Canadian-authored literary works.
Costs related to translation and surtitling of eligible Canadian-authored dramatic works.
Annual Supplement expenses for reading fees, bilingual editing and promotional activities for literary publishers.
Annual Supplement expenses for video documentation of translated works in sign language.

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations located in Canada (eligible under a federal Canada Council for the Arts funding program).

Selection criteria

- Innovation and quality of the translation project - Impact and relevance of the translated work - Professionalism and experience of the applicant - Feasibility of the project plan and budget - Diversity and inclusion considerations - Contributions to the Canadian arts and culture landscape

How to apply

Create an Account

Visit the Canada Council for the Arts funding portal.
Create your account on the portal by providing required personal and organizational information.
Ensure your account is verified at least 30 days before you intend to apply for the grant.

Create and Validate Profile

Submit one or more profiles for validation on the portal.
Ensure that your profile meets the eligibility criteria as specified for the grant.

Prepare Application

Determine the activities you are applying for, such as translation of literary or dramatic works.
Prepare all required supporting documents, including budget forms and appendices.
Ensure you adhere to standard translation rates and provide a rationale for your requested amount in the budget.

Submit Application

Log into the portal and fill out the application form completely.
Attach all required documents to the application form.
Ensure application is submitted before the deadline date relevant to your request (10 January, 5 June, or 25 September).

Confirmation

Receive confirmation of submission via email from the portal.
Keep the confirmation email as a record of your application submission.

Additional information

Applications must be submitted through the Canada Council for the Arts online portal, using a validated profile created at least 30 days before applying.
Specific intake deadlines are set (10 January 2024, 5 June 2024, 25 September 2024), and activities occurring before the chosen deadline are not eligible.
Applicants can access guidelines, application forms, and budget templates provided by the Canada Council for the Arts to prepare their submission.
Application Assistance may be available to cover support for completing the application for eligible Deaf, disabled, or First Nations, Inuit or Métis artists facing barriers.

Documents and links

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Arts Across Canada — Translation Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arts Across Canada — Translation. 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 — Translation?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Arts Across Canada — Translation?

Translation of Canadian-authored literary works into French, English or an Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) language for publication in Canada. Translation and surtitling of Canadian-authored dramatic works into French, English or an Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) language for presentation in Canada. Translation of Canadian-authored dramatic works into American Sign Language (ASL), Quebec Sign Language (LSQ), or other regional or Indigenous sign languages for presentation in Canada. Annual Supplement projects by literary publishers covering activities such as reading fees, bilingual editing and promotional efforts related to translated works. Annual Supplement projects for sign language translation applicants focused on video documentation of translated dramatic works.

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the Arts Across Canada — Translation a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the Arts Across Canada — Translation?

Who is eligible for the Arts Across Canada — Translation program?

To be eligible for the Arts Across Canada — Translation program, you must: Applicant must have a validated organizational profile in the Canada Council portal. Eligible applicants include literary publishers, theatre or multidisciplinary organizations, groups or collectives. Non‑Indigenous literary organizations must already receive a core grant from the Supporting Artistic Practice: Literary Publishers component.