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).
Last updated: February 7, 2024

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

Professional Development for Artists

1 application

 

Research and Creation

2 applications

 

Concept to Realization

1 application (for either a project grant or a composite grant)

 

Artist-Driven Organizations

 

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

Artistic Catalysts

 

1 core grant from any program

Artistic Institutions

 

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

Travel

2 applications

maximum combined grants $30,000

Small-scale Activities

2 applications

maximum combined grants $3,000

Short-Term Projects

2 applications

maximum combined grants $100,000

Long-Term Projects

1 application

 

Indigenous Organizations

 

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

Professional Development for Arts Professionals

2 applications

 

Sector Innovation and Development

2 applications, of which only 1 can be for composite

project grants: maximum combined grants $100,000

Literary Publishing Projects

1 application

 

Literary Publishers

 

1 core grant from any program

Support Organizations

 

1 core grant from any program

National Arts service Organizations

 

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

Foreign Artists Tours

2 applications

maximum combined grants $75,000

Public Outreach

2 applications, of which only 1 can be for composite

project grants: maximum combined grants $100,000

Arts Festivals and Presenters

 

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

Representation and Promotion

4 applications

maximum combined grants $30,000

Translation

 

maximum 2 translations

Circulation and Touring 4 applications maximum combined grants $200,000

Residencies

1 application

 

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

Access Support Fund

 

 

Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Fund

 

 

Commission internationale du théâtre francophone

 

 

Seed Grants

2 applications

2 grants for distinct projects with different activities

Cultivate Grants

2 applications

 2 grants for distinct projects with different activities

Grow Grants – Stage 1

1 Expression of Interest

 

Grow Grants – Stage 2

1 application (by invitation only)