Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach

📋 Eligible Entities - Artist collectives and cooperatives - Non-profit arts organizations - Cultural institutions and museums - Arts councils and regional arts agencies - Educational institutions with arts programming - Community centers with arts mandates - Individual artists (in some cases, through organizational sponsorship) ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $100,000 - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (funds do not need to be returned) - Matching Requirements: Typically 1:1 cost-sharing or in-kind contribution expected (verify with program guidelines) - Distribution: Single or installment payments based on project milestones ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Live events and performances (concerts, exhibitions, festivals) - Publications (catalogs, artist guides, educational materials) - Marketing and promotional activities for public outreach - Artist honorariums and performance fees - Equipment rental for events - Venue rental and technical production costs - Community engagement programming - Digital content creation for audience reach - Transportation and logistics for touring events - Accessibility accommodations (interpretation, captioning, physical access) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Projects must demonstrate clear public outreach and audience engagement goals - Must serve diverse audiences and prioritize inclusivity - Applicants must provide detailed project timeline and budget breakdown - Funds must be spent within the approved project period (typically 12–24 months) - Quarterly or milestone-based reporting required - Receipts and financial documentation must be retained for audit purposes - Project outcomes must be tracked and reported (attendance numbers, demographic data, community feedback) - Organizations must maintain charitable or not-for-profit status - No retroactive funding for completed activities