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Shine Across Canada and Internationally

Support for artistic exchange and promotion

Offered by
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)

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Funding available
$ 200,000
Up to 60.000004% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Artists and arts workers
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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.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$200,000
Maximum share of project costs
60%
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Access new markets
  • Launch or market a product/service
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Culture and Arts, International Activities

Archived

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Application details and funding rules updated

The grant pages now show fuller application requirements and clearer eligible and ineligible expense rules, with some support resources and help links also updated.

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The grant content now includes more detailed application guidance, including required support materials, submission steps, and notes that missing materials can make an application ineligible. Several opportunity pages also add clearer eligible and ineligible expense rules, along with funding-condition details such as caps and other limits. The resources and help sections were refreshed with updated portal guidance and support links, while deadlines and the overall program scope appear unchanged.

May 12, 2026

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

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

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.

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

Selection criteria

  • Artistic quality and rationale
  • Impact and potential to build international connections
  • Feasibility and partner involvement
  • Respectful and ethical cultural and artistic practices

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).
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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?

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

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