How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 30000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

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

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

What are Arts Across Canada — Travel's eligibility criterias?

Applicants must create and validate a profile in the portal. The activities must involve travel at least 300 kilometers from the departure point within Canada or international travel to Canada, all by invitation. Eligible applicants include artists, curators, arts professionals, cultural connectors, artistic groups, organizations, festivals, presenters, and touring networks.

Arts Across Canada — Travel

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Money for arts-related travel

Arts Across Canada — Travel at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $30,000

Timeline

Open Date : September 24, 2020

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Grant Providers

Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)

Program status

Closed

Overview of the Arts Across Canada — Travel program

Get a grant of up to $30,000 to cover travel costs associated with presentations, exhibitions, artistic collaborations, networking or building market opportunities as an artist, arts professional or arts organization.

Financing terms and conditions

Grant funding available up to $30,000 per year.

Eligible projects & activities

Participation in Canadian presentation or exhibition events by invitation.
Development of artistic collaborations and networking opportunities across Canada.
Presenting artistic work at significant national events.
Prospecting and research for exhibition tours by directors and curators.
Researching artistic content for programming in Canadian festivals, exhibitions, or presentations.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 21,000

Exhibition tour for an emerging visual artist from Montreal

$ 15,000

Musician travel and participation Folk Music Festival to build market opportunities

$ 25,000

Travel for a multidisciplinary artist from Winnipeg to participate in the Montreal Biennial

$ 20,000

Participation of a theatre group from Halifax in the Shaw Festival

$ 12,000

Attendance of a gallery curator from Ottawa at the Art Toronto fair

$ 20,000

Participation in the Toronto International Film Festival for promoting a new documentary film

Eligibility criteria of the Arts Across Canada — Travel program

The applicant must be an artist, curator, arts professional, cultural connector, sector builder (Equity arts sector), artistic group or collective, artistic organization, festival, presenter, or touring network.
The applicant must have a validated profile created in the portal.
The project must involve travel of at least 300 kilometers within Canada or travel from an international location to Canada, by invitation.
Organizations currently receiving core grants are eligible to apply.

Who is eligible?

Artistic groups and collectives
Artistic organizations
Festivals
Presenters
Touring networks

Eligible expenses

Travel expenses within Canada or from an international location to a Canadian destination, provided travel is at least 300 kilometers from departure point and by invitation.

Eligible geographic areas

Businesses and artistic organizations located in Canada

How to apply to the Arts Across Canada — Travel program

Create a Portal Account

Create an account on the funding provider's portal.
Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you plan to apply.

Prepare Your Proposal

Ensure your travel plans meet the criteria of being at least 300 kilometers from your departure place or by invitation.
Develop your application content, including your travel purpose, destination, and planned activities.
Gather necessary supporting documents, such as letters of invitation if applicable.

Validate Eligibility

Check your eligibility based on your validated profile on the portal.

Submit Your Application

Upload your proposal and supporting documents onto the portal.
Ensure all sections of the application form are complete.
Submit your application before your departure date.

Confirmation and Follow-up

Receive confirmation of your application submission.
Refer to the "Deadlines and Notification of Results" page for updates on your application.

Additional information

An application for assistance is available for those who require support completing the process due to disabilities or specific cultural barriers.
Applicants must create and validate a profile in the portal at least 30 days before applying.
There are annual application limits that apply to this funding.
Consult the "Deadlines and Notification of Results" page for important information regarding timelines.