Arts Abroad — Translation
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours, offering a unique opportunity to expand your reach internationally. By applying, you can receive funding for translating Canadian literary or dramatic works into foreign languages. This can help you present or publish your work abroad, opening new markets and audiences.
What You Get
- Up to $20,000 for each translation project
- Coverage for translation and surtitling costs based on standard rates
- Promotional expenses for translated literary works, including ads, posters, and special events
Why Apply?
- Government-backed funding ensures reliability and support
- Flexible use of funds for both translation and promotional activities
- Easy qualification through a validated profile in the portal
Being approved for this program can significantly boost your business by enhancing your international presence and increasing your market reach. Take advantage of this opportunity to grow and succeed globally.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Translation of Canadian-authored literary works into a foreign language.
- Translation and surtitling of Canadian-authored dramatic works for foreign presentation.
- Promotional expenses for translated literary works, such as ads, posters, bookmarks, publicist fees, promotional items, and special events.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Activities that occur before the application submission.
- Activities that receive funding from another Canada Council program.
- Standard promotional costs like catalogues, newsletter listings, and web pages.
Fees:
- No application or processing fees are associated with this grant program.
Qualifications
- Must be an international literary publisher or theatre organization.
- Must be a theatre or multidisciplinary group or collective.
- Must be a theatre company or dramaturgical organization.
- Must be a multidisciplinary organization.
- Must create a validated profile in the portal to determine eligibility.
Theatre organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants can apply.
Disqualifications:
- Organizations receiving core (operating) grants from other programs cannot apply.
Description
This program offers your business up to $20,000 for translating Canadian literary or dramatic works into other languages. This funding can cover translation and surtitling costs based on standard rates in your country.
For literature projects, the program can cover up to 50% of the translator’s fee. For theatre projects, you can propose the total anticipated costs for translating scripts or surtitles.
Additionally, for literary translations, you can use the funds for promotional expenses. Eligible promotional costs include ads, posters, bookmarks, publicist fees, and special events to promote the translated title.
This funding is a great opportunity to expand your business's reach internationally and promote Canadian works to a broader audience.
Program Steps
Create an Account on the Portal: Visit the program's portal and create an account. Ensure your profile is validated at least 30 days before you plan to apply.
Prepare the Appropriate Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. These include:
- Validated profile on the portal
- Detailed project description
- Budget outlining the translation costs
- Quotes from translators or surtitling services
- Promotional plan for the translated work
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., registration documents for your organization)
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form available on the portal. Ensure all sections are completed accurately and thoroughly.
Submit the Application: Upload the required documents and submit your application through the portal before the deadline. Make sure to review all information for accuracy before submission.
Follow Up: After submission, monitor your email and portal account for any updates or requests for additional information from the program administrators.
Await Notification: Wait for the notification of results, which will be communicated according to the program's specified timelines.
Implement the Project: If approved, proceed with the translation and promotional activities as outlined in your application. Keep records of all expenses and activities for reporting purposes.
Submit Final Report: After completing the project, submit a final report detailing the outcomes and financial expenditures as required by the program guidelines.
