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Arts Across Canada — Travel - Canada

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.

Documents and links

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