Arts Across Canada — Public Outreach
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours to enhance public appreciation and enjoyment of the arts. It offers up to $100,000 for single projects or up to $300,000 over three years for multiple activities. This funding can support exhibitions, programming events, non-literary publishing, knowledge-sharing forums, and public development strategies.
Why apply?
- Significant financial support: Up to $100,000 per project or $300,000 over three years.
- Flexible use of funds: Cover a wide range of activities that promote the arts.
- Government-backed: Provides stability and credibility.
Benefits:
- Boost public engagement: Increase visibility and appreciation of your work.
- Expand your reach: Connect with diverse audiences across Canada.
- Ease of qualification: If you meet the criteria, the application process is straightforward.
Applying for this program can provide the financial backing and support needed to elevate your business and its contributions to the arts community.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Exhibitions and other dissemination initiatives
- Programming events
- Non-literary publishing (excluding promotional materials)
- Knowledge-sharing events or forums
- Public development strategies and initiatives
Ineligible Expenses:
- Activities that occur before the deadline date
- Activities that receive funding from another Canada Council program
- General list of ineligible activities
Fees:
- No fees associated with the program
Qualifications
- Must be an artistic group, collective, or organization.
- Must be a support group, organization, or shared platform.
- Must be a national arts service organization.
- Must be a festival, presenter, or touring network.
- Must be a book or magazine publisher.
- Must be an architect, architectural professional, group, collective, or firm.
- Must create a validated profile in the portal.
For composite grants, must have received at least 2 Canada Council project grants in the last 5 years.
Disqualifications:
- Organizations presently receiving core grants are not eligible for composite grants.
- Book and magazine publishers owing royalty payments to writers, illustrators, translators, and/or other copyright licensors as of the application deadline.
Description
This program offers your business a chance to receive up to $100,000 for a single project or up to $300,000 over three years for multiple projects. This funding can be used for activities that enhance public appreciation and enjoyment of the arts.
Eligible activities include:
- Exhibitions and other dissemination initiatives
- Programming events
- Non-literary publishing (excluding promotional materials)
- Knowledge-sharing events or forums
- Public development strategies and initiatives
The funds are designed to help you connect with diverse audiences and build stronger community ties through the arts. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your reach and impact, while also receiving substantial financial support.
Program Steps
Create an Account on the Portal: Visit the program's portal and create an account. Ensure you submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you want to apply.
Prepare Required Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. These include:
- Financial statements
- Business plan
- Details of intended use of funds (e.g., quotes for events, publications, or other initiatives)
- Proof of previous Canada Council project grants (if applying for a composite grant)
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form available on the portal. Ensure all sections are completed accurately and thoroughly.
Submit the Application: Submit your completed application form and all required documentation through the portal by the deadline.
Contact an Officer: If you have any questions or need assistance, contact an officer for guidance on the application process.
Review and Notification: Wait for the review process to be completed. You will be notified of the results according to the program's schedule.
Follow Up: If approved, follow the instructions provided for the next steps, including any reporting requirements or additional documentation needed.
