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Shine Across Canada and Internationally
Support for artistic exchange and promotion
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 2, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This funding supports Canadian artists, groups and arts organizations in presenting and promoting artistic works across Canada and internationally. Maximum funding ranges up to $200,000 depending on the component, with support available for translation, circulation and touring, residencies, co-productions, outreach, and related activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 2, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- International Activities
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Presenting and sharing artistic work in Canada and abroad
- Translation of literary or dramatic works
- Circulation and touring of artists, exhibitions, or artistic works
- International residencies
- Artistic and financial co-productions
Documents Needed
- Arts and cultural CVs for group members
- Information about partners or artists involved
- Signed co-production agreement
- Samples of recent work, depending on the component
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists and arts workers
- Artistic groups and collectives
- Arts and presenting organizations
- First Nations, Inuit, or Métis organizations
- Foreign arts festivals, publishers, or theatres, for some components
Who is not eligible
- Canadian publishers, for International Translation
- Applications for film or video translation and subtitling
- Self-presented touring abroad without a foreign financial partner
Eligible expenses
- Artistic, technical, production, and publication costs
- Travel, accommodation, and per diem
- Promotion and project management costs
- Co-production fees and artist fees
- Accessibility, safety, and child/dependent care expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Film or video translation and subtitling
- Translation of literary works into English or French, for International Translation
- Presenting your own artists or artworks at your own venue in Canada, for Circulation and Touring
- Self-presented touring abroad without financial contribution from a foreign partner
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- International
Selection criteria
- Artistic quality and rationale
- Impact and potential to build international connections
- Feasibility and partner involvement
- Respectful and ethical cultural and artistic practices
How to apply
- Step 1: Create your portal account
- Set up a user account in the funding portal.
- Register at least 30 days before you plan to submit.
- Step 2: Submit your profile for approval
- Submit one or more applicant profiles for review.
- Wait for staff to validate the profile.
- Step 3: Apply for the relevant component
- Once your profile is approved, complete and submit the application in the portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed after submission by the program’s review process or peer assessment committee.
- For International Co-productions, results are usually issued within 5 months of the deadline.
- If required support material is missing, the application is made ineligible.
- Approved applicants must follow the program terms and conditions.
Additional information
- You must register in the portal at least 30 days before you plan to submit an application.
- Some components accept applications on an ongoing basis.
- Multiple component deadlines are offered for certain activities (e.g., translation and international residencies).
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Arts Across Canada — TravelMoney for arts-related travel
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Arts Festivals and PresentersFunding for arts festivals and presenters
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Circulation and TouringSupports touring and exhibitions connecting Canadian artists with wider audiences
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Foreign Artist ToursSupports foreign artist tours across Canada
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International Co-productionsDevelopment support for new works or exhibitions with foreign arts organizations.
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International ResidenciesSupport for artists and arts organizations from Canada to attend residencies abroad.
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — International TranslationFunding for translation and surtitling of Canadian works
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Micro-grantsFunding for professional growth and advancement of artistic careers and practices.
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Public OutreachFunding for arts public outreach activities
- Arts Across Canada and Abroad — Representation and PromotionTravel support for promoting Canadian artists
Frequently Asked Questions about the Shine Across Canada and Internationally Program
What is the Shine Across Canada and Internationally?
This funding supports Canadian artists, groups and arts organizations in presenting and promoting artistic works across Canada and internationally. Maximum funding ranges up to $200,000 depending on the component, with support available for translation, circulation and touring, residencies, co-productions, outreach, and related activities.
How much funding can be received?
Shine Across Canada and Internationally Funds up to 60.000004% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Shine Across Canada and Internationally program?
To be eligible for the Shine Across Canada and Internationally program, you must:
Arts groups or organizations
Eligible artistic exchange project
Prior Canada Council grant, for some components
What expenses are eligible under Shine Across Canada and Internationally?
Presenting and sharing artistic work in Canada and abroad
Translation of literary or dramatic works
Circulation and touring of artists, exhibitions, or artistic works
International residencies
Artistic and financial co-productions
Who can I contact for more information about the Shine Across Canada and Internationally?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Shine Across Canada and Internationally available?
The Shine Across Canada and Internationally program is available across Canada.
Is the Shine Across Canada and Internationally a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Shine Across Canada and Internationally is a Grant and Funding