OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating
grant_single|update May 15, 2025
ON, Canada
Supports ongoing operations of professional literary organizations in Ontario
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
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grant_card_status|open
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The OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating grant supports the ongoing operations of Ontario-based, not-for-profit professional literary organizations (excluding publishers), aiming to present and promote Canadian literature and engage literary artists in educational or professional development activities. Eligible activities include public presentations, arts education, and artist support initiatives; the specific maximum funding amount is not indicated.
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- Ongoing operations of not-for-profit, professional literary organizations in Ontario, excluding book and magazine publishers.
- Activities that present Canadian literature to the public.
- Initiatives that promote Canadian literature.
- Programs engaging literary artists in arts education activities.
- Projects assisting literary artists to develop or refine their craft.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 48,000
Upgrading digital sales system for improved online transactions
$ 37,500
Modernizing commercial kitchen with new energy-saving appliances
$ 70,000
Installing energy-efficient refrigeration units in retail food outlet
$ 34,000
Launching bilingual mental health workshops for at-risk youth
$ 85,000
Implementing solar panel system at local bakery for sustainability
$ 24,500
Acquiring adaptive equipment to support inclusive recreation programs
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- The applicant must be an Ontario-based not-for-profit corporation or a national not-for-profit corporation with its head office in Ontario.
- The organization must have at least $75,000 in total revenues for the last fiscal year and projected revenues for the current and requested years (for those not currently receiving funding from this program).
- The organization must demonstrate two years of sustained, regular, ongoing programming as of the application date.
- The organization must have a range of revenue sources.
- The organization must have an active board of directors or governing body.
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- Ontario-based not-for-profit professional literary organizations (excluding book and magazine publishers)
- National not-for-profit professional literary organizations with head office in Ontario (excluding book and magazine publishers)
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- Organizations that primarily distribute Canadian literature.
- Organizations that primarily publish books and/or magazines.
- Non-arts organizations.
- Municipalities.
- Colleges and/or universities.
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- Ontario
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- Step 1: Review Program GuidelinesRead the Guide to OAC Operating Programs.
- Read the Guide to OAC Assessment.
- Step 2: Contact Program Officer (new applicants only)Contact the program officer to discuss eligibility if you are a new applicant.
- Step 3: Register and Update AccountsCreate or update your profile in Nova, the Ontario Arts Council's grant application system.
- Register for an account with Canadian Arts Data / Données sur les arts au Canada (CADAC) if you are a new applicant.
- Step 4: Prepare Application MaterialsProvide answers to the application questions in Nova.
- Submit financial and statistical information through CADAC.
- Upload financial statements for your organization’s last completed year to CADAC.
- Prepare and include support documents such as a link to your website and samples of recent marketing materials.
- Step 5: Submit Application OnlineAccess the application form in Nova (available about two months before the deadline).
- Complete and submit the application with all required documentation by the stated deadline.
- Step 6: Await NotificationExpect grant notification approximately five months after the application deadline.
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- The program is currently in year 2 of a three-year funding cycle; new applicants may only apply in the first year of the cycle.
- Grant notification is provided approximately five months after the application deadline.
- Applications must include organization financial statements for the last completed year, uploaded through CADAC.
- The written and oral literary traditions are equally valued in the assessment of applications.
grant_single_labels|contact
scarter@arts.on.ca
416-969-7438
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