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International outreach — Travel

Empower Canadian artists and arts organizations to expand global connections and opportunities
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

The Travel component of the Arts Abroad grant program supports Canadian artists, arts professionals, groups, and organizations for international travel related to significant events, artistic presentations, collaborations, network development, and new market opportunities. Eligible activities include traveling by invitation to events outside Canada that are at least 500 kilometers away from the applicant's departure point. The grants aim to enhance international presence and can cover single or multiple destinations within one trip.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Access new markets
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Sole proprietorship
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
  • International Activities
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • People with disabilities
  • Artists / creatives
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • International

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Travel outside Canada for international presentation or exhibition of artistic work.
  • Travel to develop markets and networks, including participation in official showcases.
  • Travel to explore future artistic collaborations.
  • Prospection for exhibition tours (for directors and curators only).
  • Participation in significant events or building on an existing tour (for a single representative of a group or organization).

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Artistic organizations
  • Artistic groups and collectives
  • Arts professionals
  • Artists and curators
  • Cultural connectors and sector builders (Equity arts sector)

Eligible expenses

  • Travel expenses for trips outside of Canada by invitation, at least 500 kilometers from the place of departure, related to international presentation, exhibition, collaboration, networking, or new market opportunities.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canadian artists, arts professionals, groups, collectives, or organizations traveling to destinations outside of Canada.

Additional information

  • Applicants must create and submit a validated profile in the portal at least 30 days before applying.
  • Application assistance is available for artists who self-identify as Deaf, hard of hearing, having a disability, living with a mental illness, or as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis facing barriers.
  • Deadlines and notification of results should be checked on the corresponding web page as they may vary.
  • Planned changes to the portal will be implemented later in 2025; applicants should monitor the portal for updates.

Frequently Asked Questions about the International outreach — Travel Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the International outreach — Travel. 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 International outreach — Travel?

The Travel component of the Arts Abroad grant program supports Canadian artists, arts professionals, groups, and organizations for international travel related to significant events, artistic presentations, collaborations, network development, and new market opportunities. Eligible activities include traveling by invitation to events outside Canada that are at least 500 kilometers away from the applicant's departure point. The grants aim to enhance international presence and can cover single or multiple destinations within one trip.

How much funding can be received?

International outreach — Travel Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the International outreach — Travel program?

To be eligible for the International outreach — Travel program, you must: Applicant must be an artistic group or arts organization. Applicant profile must be validated through the grant portal.

What expenses are eligible under International outreach — Travel?

Travel outside Canada for international presentation or exhibition of artistic work. Travel to develop markets and networks, including participation in official showcases. Travel to explore future artistic collaborations. Prospection for exhibition tours (for directors and curators only). Participation in significant events or building on an existing tour (for a single representative of a group or organization).

Who can I contact for more information about the International outreach — Travel?

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

Where is the International outreach — Travel available?

The International outreach — Travel program is available across Canada.

Is the International outreach — Travel a grant, loan, or tax credit?

International outreach — Travel is a Grant and Funding

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