OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects

Q: How much funding can be received?

OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects Funds up to 20000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?

OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects?

OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)

Q: Who is eligible for the OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects program?

To be eligible for the OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects program, you must: • No eligibility for for-profit businesses; only non-profit organizations, ad hoc groups, and collectives are eligible.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects?

You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at creis@arts.on.ca or by phone at 1-800-387-0058.

Q: Where is the OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects available?

The OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects program is available the province of ON.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

ON, Canada

Supports the presentation of Ontario's professional Francophone artists

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $20,000

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects program offers up to $20,000 to support the presentation and accessibility of Ontario-based professional francophone artists and their works to local audiences. Eligible activities include the organization of festivals, series, exhibitions, concerts, and related audience development initiatives in various artistic disciplines.

Financing terms and conditions

Maximum grant amount: $20,000 for the dissemination of professional Franco-Ontarian artists or groups.
The grant is a financial contribution towards eligible dissemination costs and may be less than the requested amount, depending on the total applications received and available funds.
Projects must include other sources of revenue in addition to this grant.
If the final project budget shows a surplus of more than $250, the excess amount may need to be reimbursed.

Activities funded

Presentation of Ontario-based francophone professional artists or groups in public performances or unique concerts.
Organization of art festivals, series of shows, or exhibitions featuring francophone artists from Ontario.
Public dissemination of works in disciplines such as music, theatre, dance, literature, media arts, visual arts, or craft.
Audience development and outreach activities directly linked to artistic presentations or events.
Communications and marketing campaigns supporting the dissemination of eligible artistic activities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 14,000

Developing an e-commerce platform for regional organic food producers

$ 50,000

Acquisition of a wheelchair-accessible van for community transport

$ 25,000

Upgrading bakery with energy-efficient ovens and POS system

$ 25,000

Renovating arts centre for accessibility and new digital studio

$ 90,000

Installation of rooftop solar panels at a manufacturing facility

$ 16,000

Implementation of a bilingual website for dental clinic outreach

Eligibility

The applicant must be a non-profit organization (artistic or non-artistic), ad hoc group, or collective with a head office in Ontario.
The applicant must present professional francophone artists from Ontario and their works to Ontario audiences.
The project must include activities that promote Ontario-based professional francophone artists and enhance the vitality of Ontario's francophone arts sector.
The project must consist of arts presentation activities such as festivals, series of performances, unique shows, concerts, exhibitions, or similar events in specified artistic disciplines.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit non-arts organizations based in Ontario that present arts activities
Non-profit arts organizations based in Ontario presenting professional Franco-Ontarian artists and their works
Ad hoc groups and non-profit collectives formed primarily of professional artists or arts professionals residing in Ontario

Who is not eligible

Colleges, universities, and municipalities.
Organizations that already receive operating grants.
Entities presenting or promoting artists, groups, or works outside the disciplines of music, theatre, dance, oral literature, literature, media arts, visual arts, and crafts.
Organizations showcasing non-professional artists or student/professor activities in educational institutions.
Organizations presenting non-Francophone artists.

Eligible expenses

Artist fees (performance or exhibition fees)
Programming expenses related to eligible artists
Daily allowances for artists
Transportation costs (for artists, works, or equipment)
Venue rental
Artwork presentation fees
Ticketing costs
Equipment rental
Technical staff costs
Promotion expenses specifically for eligible artists
Purchase of minor equipment, software, electronic or similar materials required for the project
Childcare or dependent care costs directly related to project activities (not for ongoing, regular care)
Expenses to make the project accessible to audience members or participants who are Deaf or have disabilities (excluding expenses for the applicant themselves)

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario

Selection criteria

Quality and clarity of the project proposal, including its objectives, structure, and rationale.
Potential impact on the vitality of Ontario’s Francophone arts sector.
Relevance and strength of communication and marketing efforts supporting dissemination activities.
Adequacy and justification of the project budget, including diverse sources of revenue and eligible costs.
Experience and track record of the applicant in presenting Francophone artists and managing similar projects.

Additional information

The application form will only be accessible in the online system (Nova) to candidates who have contacted the program officer and had their eligibility confirmed.
If a project finishes with a surplus of more than $250, the excess may need to be reimbursed to the granting agency.
All grant recipients must submit a final report, including documentation of proper acknowledgment of the funding agency on related promotional materials.
Any major changes to the project schedule or budget must be approved in advance by the program officer.

Contacts

creis@arts.on.ca

1-800-387-0058

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Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects. 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.