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The International Cultural Relations Division at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) provides support to the cultural sector through a grant program and business development program. The grant program provides funding to Canadian artists and arts organizations for the promotion of Canadian culture abroad, in alignment with Canada's foreign policy and trade priorities. The business development program provides information and advice to Canadian exporters interested in entering foreign markets, as well as financial support (contributions) to Canadian national sectoral associations for the generic promotion of their industry's products or services.
Please refer to the sector you are interested in for more information on what services are available to your industry.
Priority consideration will be given to cultural activities in the following countries and regions:
- North American Partnership: United States of America, Mexico
- Americas : Brazil, other Latin American countries and the Caribbean
- Asian Markets: China, India, Japan, South Korea
- European Markets: Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United Kingdom
Special upcoming opportunity:
Showcasing Artistic Excellence In China – The 2008 Beijing Cultural Olympiad
