
Arts Across Canada — Travel
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Money for arts-related 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
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Closed
Overview
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.
Activities funded
- 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
- 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
1
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.
2
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.
3
Validate Eligibility
- Check your eligibility based on your validated profile on the portal.
4
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.
5
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.
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