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Next Deadline: October 14, 2026
Program Summary:
Arts Across Canada and Abroad
Connecting Canadian artists to audiences and the world:
Arts Across Canada and Abroad fosters meaningful relationships and exchanges between artists and the Canadian public, and celebrates the creativity, innovation and excellence of Canadian artists by helping to bring Canadian works to the world. Artists, arts professionals, groups and arts organizations can apply to present and share artistic work with diverse communities across the country and around the world.
Public Outreach is part of the Arts Across Canada and Abroad program. It supports activities of Canadian groups and organizations that contribute to the public appreciation and enjoyment of the arts in Canada. Funding supports a wide range of live events, publications and other activities that build connections between artists and diverse audiences.
Organizations that receive core funding are eligible.
Eligible Activities:
- Artistic presentations and exhibitions (including performances, reading series, festivals, events and artistic programming)
- Public development initiatives (including knowledge-sharing events, artist talks, panels and community engagement activities)
- Non-literary publishing (excluding promotional materials)
Ineligible activities:
- Activities that don’t include public engagement, presentation or publication
- Service and support activities
Grant Amount:
Up to $75,000 per project
Eligible Applicants:
Potential applicants:
- Artistic groups
- Arts supporting groups
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis group or collectives
- Artistic organizations
- Supporting organizations
- Presenting organizations
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis not-for-profit organizations
- Business cultural connectors
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis for-profit organizations