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Circulation and Touring sub-stream has deadlines Jan 28, June 3, and Oct 7, 2026. Other sub-streams (International Residencies, Translation, Co-productions) have separate deadlines.
Arts Abroad – Circulation and Touring is a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts that funds Canadian artists, arts professionals, groups, and organizations to present and share their work with audiences around the world. The program supports international touring and circulation activities, enabling Canadian-based artists to participate in curated showcases, residencies, festivals, and presentation opportunities abroad.
Priority is given to activities that strengthen Canada's presence on the international arts scene and build lasting relationships with international partners. Eligible applicants include Canadian artists, arts organizations, and collectives. Awards of up to $75,000 are available.
The deadline for this cycle was April 22, 2026; applicants should check the Canada Council website for upcoming deadlines.
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Arts Across Canada and Abroad | Canada Council for the Arts Are you looking to… Explore our funding programs Learn more about what to do if you receive a grant Get more information about unsuccessful grant applications Read our glossary of grant-related terms Arts Across Canada and Abroad Arts Across Canada and Abroad Arts Across Canada and Abroad connects artists from Canada with audiences at home and around the world.
Artists, arts professionals, groups and organizations can apply to share, present and tour their work, engage with the public and build stronger national and international profiles. This new program, introduced in 2025, combines activities previously covered by Arts Across Canada and Arts Abroad .
Get to know some of the Arts Across Canada and Abroad grant recipients and their work Homesick: A Sonic Return Home JUNO winner Ciel talks about the impact of Council funding on her journey from blueprint to breakthrough. Explore Mocean Dance’s Sable Ocean Dance Project, merging art and activism to highlight ocean conservation.
The Arts Across Canada program is supporting Éditions Hannenorak in its translation into French of a work that centres on Indigenous culture. Foreign-purchaser participation in the MUTEK Forum was supported by the Representation and Promotion component of the Arts Abroad program.
Art Museum at the University of Toronto With an Arts Abroad, Co-productions grant, the Art Museum at the University of Toronto is celebrating the work of Indigenous artist Alanis Obomsawin. The Arts Abroad component supported Ajtony Csaba in his travels and concerts abroad to promote Victoria’s SALT New Music Festival.
Next deadline : Any time before the start date of your project, activity or departure date Funding for activities that support the professional growth and advancement of artistic careers or practices of artists, arts workers, groups and organizations.
This program supports activities previously funded by: Explore and Create: Professional Development for Artists Supporting Artistic Practice: Professional Development for Arts Professionals Arts Across Canada: Travel Representation and Promotion Next deadline : Any time before your departure date Funding for travel activities linked to promotion and the development of markets for artists and artistic works from Canada.
Next deadline : January 14, 2026 | April 22, 2026 | September 2, 2026 Funding to support the translation of literary works or dramatic works from Canada into French, English, an Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) language from the land now known as Canada, American Sign Language (ASL), Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) or any other regional or Indigenous sign language for publication or presentation in Canada.
International Translation Next deadline : January 14, 2026 | April 22, 2026 | September 2, 2026 Funding to support the translation of literary works or dramatic works from Canada for international presentation or publication and awarded to organizations, groups and collectives or international literary publishers.
Next deadline : January 28, 2026 | June 3, 2026 | October 7, 2026 Funding for the circulation and touring of artists, exhibitions and artistic works by artists, artistic groups and arts organizations from Canada. International Residencies Next deadline : January 28, 2026 | June 17, 2026 | October 21, 2026 Support for artists, arts workers, artistic groups and artistic organizations from Canada to attend a residency abroad.
International Co-productions Next deadline : April 15, 2026 | November 4, 2026 Development support for new works or exhibitions by artistic groups and arts organizations from Canada in partnership with foreign arts organizations. Next deadline : April 15, 2026 | November 4, 2026 Support to circulate exhibitions or tour artists from abroad to provide new experiences to the public in Canada.
Next deadline : April 22, 2026 | October 14, 2026 Funding for activities that build connections between artists and diverse audiences and contribute to the public appreciation and enjoyment of the arts in Canada. Arts Festivals and Presenters Multi-year funding for Arts Festivals and Presenters that showcase artistic work and build relationships between artists and audiences.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Canadian arts organizations, groups, and artists are eligible. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $75,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is September 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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