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must describe the contribution of the festival to the theatre community, to thedevelopment of theatre audiences and to the artists who will participate in the festival. Inthe case of foreign productions, the tour must include at least two Canadian cities.Special Initiatives Grants Canadian theatre professionals and organizations (artists,companies, presenters, agents, etc.) are eligible to apply for support for new touring,presenting or market development initiatives.5.5 Value of Grant:There are no minimum or maximum amounts that may be requested or receivedthrough this program. Grants will vary according to individual requests and the PeerAssessment Committee's evaluations. Applicants mayor may not be awarded the fullamount requested.5.6 How to Apply:Each request for a Theatre Touring Grant or a Theatre Presenting Grant requires anassessment of the production in question. Those intending to apply to the TheatreTouring and Presenting Program must contact the Theatre Officer of the CanadaCouncil's Touring Office before the deadline, for assessments to be arranged.Candidates must fill out an application form, which can be obtained from the TheatreOfficer.5.7 Support Material:Applicants for Theatre Touring Grants must provide at least one signed letter ofconfirmation from a presenter, outlining the dates of presentation, the financialcommitment and any other considerations necessary to assure a successfulpresentation.5.8 Competition Closing Dates:Theatre Touring Grants, Theatre Presenting Grants and Special Initiatives Grants havethe same deadlines: May 1 st (for projects taking place after the following August) andDecember 1 st (for projects taking place after the following March).5.9 Contact: For further information, contact the Touring Office Theatre Officer, Roger Gaudet, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4291, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4291. The facsimile number is (613) 566-4404.E-mail: roger.gaudet@canadacouncil.caThe Touring Office also offers an Outreach Program with four components: TravelAssistance for Presenters/Curators, Pre-Tour Assistance, Showcase Assistanceand Networking Assistance. For information on this program, contact AndreCourchesne, Market Development Officer, at ext. 4293.Pg. 72