Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring

📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian artists (individual creators) - Artistic groups and collectives - Arts organizations (non-profits, cultural institutions) - Production companies specializing in arts/culture - Indigenous arts organizations and artists - Artist-run centers and cooperatives Key Requirement: Applicants must demonstrate Canadian citizenship or permanent residency; organizations must be Canadian-registered entities. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant: Up to $200,000 per project - Cost Coverage: Up to 50% of eligible project costs - Matching Requirement: Applicants must secure or provide the remaining 50% from other sources (earned revenue, other grants, sponsors, in-kind contributions) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (not a loan) - Currency: Canadian dollars --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Artist fees and honorariums - Performance/exhibition production costs - Travel and transportation for artists and crew - Venue rental and technical setup - Marketing and promotional materials for touring - Insurance and permits for exhibitions/performances - Accommodation for touring artists - Equipment rental (staging, lighting, sound) - Administrative costs directly tied to the tour/exhibition (up to reasonable limits) Ineligible: Capital purchases, permanent infrastructure, operational overhead unrelated to the specific tour/exhibition. --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Geographic Requirement: Project must reach audiences across multiple provinces or regions to build national exposure - Artist Focus: Primary emphasis on showcasing and touring Canadian artists - Reporting: Recipients must submit tour reports, attendance data, and financial reconciliation post-tour - Promotion: Grant must be publicly acknowledged in promotional materials - Timeline: Projects typically must be completed within 12–24 months of funding approval - Documentation: Detailed budget, letters of support, and tour itinerary required with application - Accountability: Funds must be used only as approved; significant budget changes require written approval - Evaluation: Preference given to projects demonstrating artistic quality, community benefit, and financial viability