Arts Across Canada and Abroad
by Canada Council for the Arts
Also known as: Arts Across Canada · Arts Abroad
Arts Across Canada and Abroad, introduced in 2025 as the merger of Arts Across Canada and Arts Abroad, funds sharing your work: touring in Canada, international residencies and co-productions, translation, promotion travel, festivals, and quick Micro-grants (reported up to $10,000, apply any time). Ten distinct funding opportunities, most with 2-3 set deadlines per year; exact maximums live in the Canada Council portal.
Key facts
- Amount
- Maximums vary by funding opportunity and are published only in the Canada Council application portal. Micro-grants are reported at up to $10,000 (consistent across multiple arts-council secondary sources); larger opportunities (Circulation and Touring, Foreign Artist Tours, Translation, etc.) have higher caps not confirmable outside the portal.
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- Instrument
- Grant (non-repayable)
- Status
- Open closes Nov 25, 2026
- Who qualifies
- Individual professional artist, arts professional, artistic group or collective, arts organization
- National program, all Northern Ontario districts eligible
- Applicants must meet a Canada Council funding profile (validated in the portal)
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Intake windows
| Cycle | Opens | Closes | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite activities, 2026 Nov deadline | - | Nov 25, 2026 | Open | canadacouncil.ca · Last verified Aug 17, 2026 · Uncertain: confirm with funder |
| Foreign artist tours, 2026 Nov deadline | - | Nov 4, 2026 | Open | canadacouncil.ca · Last verified Aug 17, 2026 · Reported, verification pending |
| International co-productions, 2026 Nov deadline | - | Nov 4, 2026 | Open | canadacouncil.ca · Last verified Aug 17, 2026 · Reported, verification pending |
| Short-term projects, 2026 Nov deadline | - | Nov 4, 2026 | Open | canadacouncil.ca · Last verified Aug 17, 2026 · Reported, verification pending |
| International residencies, 2026 Oct deadline | - | Oct 21, 2026 | Open | canadacouncil.ca · Last verified Aug 17, 2026 · Reported, verification pending |
| Public outreach, 2026 Oct deadline | - | Oct 14, 2026 | Open | canadacouncil.ca · Last verified Aug 17, 2026 · Reported, verification pending |
| Circulation and touring, 2026 Oct deadline | - | Oct 7, 2026 | Open | canadacouncil.ca · Last verified Aug 17, 2026 · Reported, verification pending |
Application process
- Create/validate a profile in the Canada Council portal
- Pick the matching funding opportunity (10 exist)
- Submit by that opportunity's deadline (Micro-grants and Representation/Promotion: any time before departure/start)
- Assessment and decision
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Common questions
Is Arts Across Canada still a program?
Not under that name. The Canada Council's official page states the new program 'introduced in 2025, combines activities previously covered by Arts Across Canada and Arts Abroad.' Its activities continue under Arts Across Canada and Abroad.
What are Micro-grants?
Small, fast grants for professional-growth activities, career development, taking up a presentation opportunity, market development. Reported at up to $10,000, and you can apply any time before your activity or departure.
Can I get touring support within Canada?
Yes, the Circulation and Touring opportunity funds artist and exhibition touring within Canada, with 2026 deadlines of January 28, June 3 and October 7.
When do festivals apply?
The Arts Festivals and Presenters opportunity is multi-year funding; the official page lists the next intake as Summer 2028.
Apply
Apply on the funder’s site and confirm current terms there: