Translation Component of Arts Across Canada
Funding to support the translation of literary works or dramatic works from Canada into French, English, an Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) language from the land now known as Canada, American Sign Language (ASL), Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) or any other regional or Indigenous sign language for publication or presentation in Canada.
Offered by Canada Council for the Arts
Amount
Up to $25,000 per title (limit of one translation per application), plus an Annual Supplement for targeted costs (separate application required)
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Who can apply
The Council supports only a limited number of for-profit artistic organizations that are important to the dissemination of the works of artists and authors, such as literary publishers, record labels, and arts management services.
To receive funding from the Canada Council, applicants must have a validated applicant profile and applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the profile.
- For individuals and groups, this typically includes demonstrating past learning or training, past compensation for arts activities, a commitment to a career in the arts, and recognition by other artists or arts workers.
- For organizations, this typically includes demonstrating incorporation as a non-profit organization, a mandate related to the arts, a history of arts activities and a history of paying professional fees and royalties to artists and arts workers.
Each funding opportunity offered by the Council also outlines the eligible applicants, activities and expenses for that specific funding opportunity. For further information, please consult our applicant profiles and funding opportunities on the Council’s portal.
Funding opportunities have specific eligibility restrictions; always consult the published guidelines before applying.
You cannot receive Canada Council funds for expenses already covered by another source of revenue. If a combination of different municipal, provincial, territorial or federal grants contribute to your activity or initiative, your financial information must clearly demonstrate the complementarity of the public support awarded.
Not eligible:
The Council does not fund commercial projects in cultural industries such as comedy, music, film, television, and video games
About the funding
Funding to support the translation of literary works or dramatic works from Canada into French, English, an Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) language from the land now known as Canada, American Sign Language (ASL), Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) or any other regional or Indigenous sign language for publication or presentation in Canada.
Grant amounts are determined by the program officer and program director following the peer assessment ranking; a grant cannot exceed the amount requested.
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