Arts Abroad — Travel
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours to expand your reach and grow your market presence internationally. It offers up to $30,000 per year to support travel for international presentations, exhibitions, artistic collaborations, and networking opportunities. This funding can help you attend significant events outside of Canada, allowing you to build an international presence and explore new market opportunities.
Why should you apply?
- Financial Support: Up to $30,000 annually to cover travel expenses.
- Market Expansion: Develop new markets and networks.
- Artistic Growth: Present your work and explore future collaborations.
- Networking: Participate in significant events and build on existing tours.
What’s in it for you?
- Government-Backed Financing: Reliable support with fewer financial risks.
- Ease of Qualification: If your business fits the criteria, the application process is straightforward.
- Professional Growth: Enhance your business’s reputation and reach on an international scale.
Applying for this program can significantly boost your business by providing the financial means to expand your horizons and establish a global presence.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Travel linked to international presentation, exhibition, artistic collaboration, networking, and new market opportunities.
- Participation in significant events outside of Canada.
- Development of markets and networks, including official showcases.
- Presentation of artistic work.
- Exploration of future artistic collaborations.
- Prospection for exhibition tours (directors and curators only).
- Building on an existing tour (for a single representative of a group or organization).
Ineligible Expenses:
- Activities occurring before the departure date.
- Activities funded by another Canada Council program.
- General ineligible activities as listed by the program.
Fees:
- No fees are associated with this grant program.
Qualifications
- Must be a Canadian artist, arts professional, artistic group, or arts organization.
- Travel must be linked to international presentation, exhibition, artistic collaboration, networking, or new market opportunities.
- Travel must be outside of Canada and at least 500 kilometers from the place of departure.
- Travel must be by invitation.
- Must create and validate a profile on the portal at least 30 days before applying.
Organizations presently receiving core grants can apply.
Disqualifications:
- Activities occurring before the departure date.
- Activities receiving funding from another Canada Council program.
- Activities on the general list of ineligible activities.
Description
This program offers your business up to $30,000 per year to support travel outside of Canada. This funding can be used for various purposes such as presenting your artistic work, developing new markets, networking, and exploring future collaborations.
Key benefits include:
- Presenting your work at significant international events.
- Building networks and exploring new market opportunities.
- Collaborating artistically with international peers.
- Prospecting for exhibition tours if you are a director or curator.
The travel must be at least 500 kilometers from your place of departure and by invitation. You can apply for single or multiple destinations within one trip. This program is designed to help you expand your international presence and grow your business in new markets.
Program Steps
Create an Account on the Portal: Visit the program's portal and create an account. Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you want to apply.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. These may include:
- Financial statements
- Business plan
- Details of intended use of funds (e.g., quotes for travel expenses, event participation costs)
- Invitation letters for international events
- Proof of previous international presentations or collaborations
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form available on the portal. Ensure all sections are completed accurately and thoroughly.
Submit the Application: Once your profile is validated and your application form is complete, submit your application through the portal.
Contact an Officer: If you have any questions or need assistance during the application process, contact an officer for guidance.
Monitor Application Status: After submission, regularly check the portal for updates on the status of your application. Be prepared to provide additional information if requested.
Review and Notification: Wait for the review process to be completed. You will be notified of the results through the portal.
Approval and Fund Disbursement: If approved, you will receive details about the grant amount and disbursement process. Follow the instructions to access the funds and proceed with your planned activities.
