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OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Supports the presentation of Ontario's professional Francophone artists
Grant and Funding
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Marketing a product
- Raise awareness and mobilize the public
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Provincial
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:
$ 25,000
Renovating arts centre for accessibility and new digital studio
$ 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
$ 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
