OAC — French-language edition – how it works

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the OAC — French-language edition – how it works a grant, loan, or tax credit?

OAC — French-language edition – how it works is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — French-language edition – how it works?

OAC — French-language edition – how it works is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)

Q: Who is eligible for the OAC — French-language edition – how it works program?

To be eligible for the OAC — French-language edition – how it works program, you must: • Must be a business based in Ontario. • Must have annual revenues of at least $75,000 in the last fiscal year and similar forecasts for the current and application year. • Must have at least two years of sustained, regular, and ongoing programming.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — French-language edition – how it works?

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 — French-language edition – how it works available?

The OAC — French-language edition – how it works program is available the province of ON.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

ON, Canada

Supports Ontario-based French-language publishing organizations' operations and production

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The OAC French-language Edition – Operating program supports Ontario-based professional French-language publishers and periodicals with annual operating funding to enhance the vitality of the Francophone arts sector. The program finances the publication and dissemination of French books and cultural periodicals, prioritizing works by Ontario resident authors; (note: the maximum funding amount is not specified in the available information).

Financing terms and conditions

Organizations must have revenues of at least $75,000 in the most recent fiscal year, as well as projections of a similar amount for the current year and the year of application, to be considered for funding amounts (for new applicants).

Activities funded

Production and publication of French-language books in genres such as novels, short stories, poetry, theatre, children’s literature, literary criticism, arts commentary, and biography.
Distribution and promotion of eligible French-language titles to diverse audiences and participants.
Publication of French-language cultural periodicals focused on literature, performing arts, visual arts, multidisciplinary arts, and cultural life.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 48,000

Upgrade bakery kitchen with energy-efficient ovens and appliances

$ 72,000

Install new cold storage and loading dock for food distribution

$ 57,000

Replace old HVAC system to improve accessibility in community center

$ 29,000

Develop accessible website with e-commerce for local arts cooperative

$ 37,500

Implement cloud-based accounting and inventory system for retail store

$ 62,500

Purchase mobile stage and sound system for cultural NPO events

Eligibility

The applicant must be a book or periodical publisher headquartered in Ontario.
The applicant can be a non-profit corporation incorporated in Ontario, a national non-profit corporation with its head office in Ontario, or a business based in Ontario.
The organization must have a minimum of two years of ongoing, sustained, and regular programming at the application date.
The applicant must have a variety of revenue sources and an active board of directors or governing body.
The application and all required supporting documents must be submitted in French.

Who is eligible?

Ontario-based book publishers
Ontario-based periodical publishers
Non-profit corporations incorporated in Ontario or national non-profit corporations with Ontario headquarters
For-profit enterprises based in Ontario involved in francophone publishing

Who is not eligible

Non-artistic organizations.
Municipalities.
Colleges and universities.

Eligible expenses

Publication and distribution costs for eligible French-language titles in genres such as novels, short stories, poetry, theatre, children's literature, literary criticism, commentary on visual or performing arts, and biographies.
Publication costs for French-language cultural periodicals dedicated to creation, analysis, or review within literature, performing arts, visual arts, multidisciplinary arts, and cultural life.

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations with their head office located in Ontario.

Selection criteria

Submission of responses to questions in the annual or multi-year application form.
Provision of required supporting documents, such as financial and statistical data, latest audited financial statements, manuscripts, brochures, or other relevant materials (as specified for annual or year 1 of multi-year applications).
Submission of eligible book or periodical samples published in the previous calendar year, as outlined in the application instructions.
Refer to the "Assessment Grid — Operating Grant Programs" for detailed information on how applications are scored by evaluators.

How to apply

Step 1: Review Program GuidesRead the Guide to Operating Programs provided by the Ontario Arts Council (OAC).
Read the OAC Assessment Process Guide.
Step 2: Consult Program Officer (for new applicants)Contact the program officer to confirm eligibility if you are a new applicant.
Step 3: Update or Create Profile in NovaCreate or update your organizational profile in Nova, OAC's online grant system.
Step 4: Prepare Application MaterialsRespond to all questions in the annual or multi-year application form.
Gather required supporting documents, such as financial and statistical data, latest completed financial statements, and any relevant supplementary documents (e.g., manuscripts, brochures, press articles, posters).
For book publishers, prepare a printed copy of each eligible title published in the last calendar year (excluding reprints) and your current catalogue or a link to it.
For periodical publishers, prepare journals published in the last calendar year.
Step 5: Complete and Upload Application in NovaLog into the Nova portal approximately two months before the grant deadline.
Fill out and upload the annual or multi-year application form and all supporting materials as requested.
Step 6: Submit ApplicationSubmit your application through the Nova online system before the specified deadline (e.g., February 20, 2025, 1:00 pm ET).
Step 7: Await DecisionDecisions on funding are typically announced around five months after the deadline.

Additional information

All applications to this program must be submitted in French.
The application forms become available in Nova approximately two months before the deadline.
Grant decisions are announced approximately five months after the application deadline.
The program gives priority to works written by authors residing in Ontario.

Contacts

creis@arts.on.ca

1-800-387-0058

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — French-language edition – how it works Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — French-language edition – how it works. 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.