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OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating
Operating support for professional dance organizations
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : February 13, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Supports the ongoing operations of not-for-profit professional dance organizations in Ontario. Eligible activities include dance creation, presentation, training, and sector support services for professional dance artists.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : February 13, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Ongoing operations of professional dance organizations
- Creation and production of dance works
- Presentation of dance works, series, or festivals
- Professional dance training and sector support services
Documents Needed
- Application answers
- CADAC financial and statistical information
- Recent financial statements
- Artistic examples
- Support documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Dance companies
- Dance presenters and festivals
- Dance schools
- Other dance-centered organizations
Who is not eligible
- Dance schools funded as provincial secondary or post-secondary institutions
- Non-arts organizations
- Arts service organizations
- Municipalities, colleges, and universities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications from provincial education-funded dance schools
- Applications from non-arts organizations
- Applications from arts service organizations
- Applications from municipalities, colleges, and universities
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission in Nova.
- Grant decisions are notified about five months after the deadline.
- Financial and statistical reports must be filed through CADAC before the deadline.
Additional information
- New applicants may apply only in the first year of a multi-year cycle.
- Applications are available in Nova about two months before the deadline.
- Financial and statistical reports must be submitted through CADAC before the deadline.
- Grant notification is available about five months after the deadline.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating?
Supports the ongoing operations of not-for-profit professional dance organizations in Ontario. Eligible activities include dance creation, presentation, training, and sector support services for professional dance artists.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating program, you must:
Not-for-profit organization
Ontario-based presence
Ongoing programming history
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating?
Ongoing operations of professional dance organizations
Creation and production of dance works
Presentation of dance works, series, or festivals
Professional dance training and sector support services
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at speerbaye@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7422.
Where is the OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating available?
The OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating?
OAC — Dance Organizations: Operating is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)