New! In previous years there was an over-riding maximum number of grants that applicants could submit each year (1 March – 28/29 February). As of January 1, 2024, we’ve simplified our annual application limits:
- We removed the limit on the total number of applications you can submit each year.
- Each funding component has its own application limits that now align to the calendar year (1 January to 31 December).
Annual application and grant limits
1 January to 31 December
If you are planning several projects in a year, please note the following annual limits (1 January to 31 December):
Explore and Create
| Component | Number of applications you can submit | Maximum number of grants or amount you can receive |
|---|---|---|
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Professional Development for Artists |
1 application |
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Research and Creation |
2 applications |
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Concept to Realization |
1 application (for either a project grant or a composite grant) |
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Artist-Driven Organizations |
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1 core grant from any program |
Engage and Sustain
| Component | Number of applications you can submit | Maximum number of grants or amount you can receive |
|---|---|---|
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Artistic Catalysts |
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1 core grant from any program |
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Artistic Institutions |
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1 core grant from any program |
Creating, Knowing and Sharing
| Component | Number of applications you can submit | Maximum number of grants or amount you can receive |
|---|---|---|
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Travel |
2 applications |
maximum combined grants $30,000 |
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Small-scale Activities |
2 applications |
maximum combined grants $3,000 |
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Short-Term Projects |
2 applications |
maximum combined grants $100,000 |
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Long-Term Projects |
1 application |
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Indigenous Organizations |
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1 core grant from any program |
Supporting Artistic Practice
| Component | Number of applications you can submit | Maximum number of grants or amount you can receive |
|---|---|---|
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Professional Development for Arts Professionals |
2 applications |
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Sector Innovation and Development |
2 applications, of which only 1 can be for composite |
project grants: maximum combined grants $100,000 |
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Literary Publishing Projects |
1 application |
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Literary Publishers |
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1 core grant from any program |
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Support Organizations |
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1 core grant from any program |
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National Arts service Organizations |
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1 core grant from any program |
Arts Across Canada
| Component | Number of applications you can submit | Maximum number of grants or amount you can receive |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | 2 applications | maximum combined grants $30,000 |
| Representation and Promotion | 4 applications | maximum combined grants $30,000 |
| Translation | maximum 8 translations plus an Annual Supplement for targeted costs | |
| Circulation and Touring | 3 applications | maximum combined grants $200,000 |
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Foreign Artists Tours |
2 applications |
maximum combined grants $75,000 |
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Public Outreach |
2 applications, of which only 1 can be for composite |
project grants: maximum combined grants $100,000 |
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Arts Festivals and Presenters |
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1 core grant from any program |
Arts Abroad
| Component | Number of applications you can submit | Maximum number of grants or amount you can receive |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | 2 applications | maximum combined grants $30,000 |
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Representation and Promotion |
4 applications |
maximum combined grants $30,000 |
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Translation |
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maximum 2 translations |
| Circulation and Touring | 4 applications | maximum combined grants $200,000 |
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Residencies |
1 application |
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| Co-productions | 2 applications | maximum combined grants $50,000 |
Strategic Funds and Initiatives
| Component | Number of applications you can submit | Maximum number of grants or amount you can receive |
|---|---|---|
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Access Support Fund |
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Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Fund |
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Commission internationale du théâtre francophone |
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Seed Grants |
2 applications |
2 grants for distinct projects with different activities |
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Cultivate Grants |
2 applications |
2 grants for distinct projects with different activities |
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Grow Grants – Stage 1 |
1 Expression of Interest |
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Grow Grants – Stage 2 |
1 application (by invitation only) |
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