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Shine Across Canada and Internationally

Support presenting artistic works to diverse audiences
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : April 15, 2026
Location
Canada

Overview

This funding supports presenting and promoting Canadian artistic work across Canada and internationally, with support reaching up to $200,000 depending on the component. Eligible activities include travel, representation and promotion, translation, circulation and touring, foreign artists’ tours, and public outreach projects.
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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 : April 15, 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 works with communities across Canada
  • Presenting and sharing artistic works internationally
  • Circulation and touring of artistic works
  • International residencies
  • International coproductions

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Artists
  • Arts professionals
  • Artistic groups
  • Arts organizations

Eligible expenses

  • Travel costs (up to $30,000 support available)
  • Representation and promotion costs (up to $30,000 support available)
  • Translation costs (up to $25,000 support available; specific international translation deadlines also exist)
  • Circulation and touring costs (50% of eligible costs, up to $200,000)
  • Costs for tours by foreign artists (up to $75,000 support available)
  • Public outreach project costs (up to $100,000 support available)

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada (for activities reaching audiences across the country)
  • International (for activities reaching audiences worldwide)

Processing and Agreement

  • The funding body reviews and validates the applicant profile before allowing access to application forms for program components.

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).

Frequently Asked Questions about the Shine Across Canada and Internationally Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Shine Across Canada and Internationally. 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 Shine Across Canada and Internationally?

This funding supports presenting and promoting Canadian artistic work across Canada and internationally, with support reaching up to $200,000 depending on the component. Eligible activities include travel, representation and promotion, translation, circulation and touring, foreign artists’ tours, and public outreach projects.

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 presentation and promotion project Canadian and/or international audiences

What expenses are eligible under Shine Across Canada and Internationally?

Presenting and sharing artistic works with communities across Canada Presenting and sharing artistic works internationally Circulation and touring of artistic works International residencies International coproductions

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

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