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OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating

Q: What is the OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating?

The OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating program provides operating support (amount not specified) to Ontario-based, not-for-profit professional literary organizations, excluding book and magazine publishers. It funds ongoing activities that present or promote Canadian literature, engage literary artists in arts education, or support writers in developing their craft, valuing both written and oral literary traditions.

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 application deadline for this grant program was March 26, 2025.

Q: Is the OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating a grant, loan, or tax credit?

OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating?

OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)

Q: Who is eligible for the OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating program?

To be eligible for the OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating program, you must: • Ontario-based or national not-for-profit corporation with head office in Ontario. • Minimum $75,000 total revenues in last fiscal year and projected current/requested years (for new applicants to this program). • At least two years of sustained, regular, ongoing literary programming and an active governing board with diversified revenues.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating?

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

Q: What expenses are eligible under OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating?

Ongoing operations of not-for-profit, professional literary organizations in Ontario (excluding book and magazine publishers). Activities that present Canadian literature to the public through events, programs or other platforms. Initiatives that promote and increase the visibility of Canadian literature to broader audiences. Programs that engage literary artists in arts education activities, such as workshops or educational outreach. Activities that help literary artists develop and refine their craft, including structured training or development programs.

Q: Where is the OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating available?

The OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating program is available the province of Ontario.

Last Update: December 4, 2025

ON, Canada

Operating funding for Ontario professional not-for-profit literary organizations

Grant and Funding

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : March 26, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Location

Ontario

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

$ 75,000 minimum revenue

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Canadians

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Culture and Arts

Target group

General public
Artists / creatives

Revenue structure

Mixed revenue (<50% earned)

Scope

Provincial
National

Overview

The OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating program provides operating support (amount not specified) to Ontario-based, not-for-profit professional literary organizations, excluding book and magazine publishers. It funds ongoing activities that present or promote Canadian literature, engage literary artists in arts education, or support writers in developing their craft, valuing both written and oral literary traditions.

Activities funded

Ongoing operations of not-for-profit, professional literary organizations in Ontario (excluding book and magazine publishers).
Activities that present Canadian literature to the public through events, programs or other platforms.
Initiatives that promote and increase the visibility of Canadian literature to broader audiences.
Programs that engage literary artists in arts education activities, such as workshops or educational outreach.
Activities that help literary artists develop and refine their craft, including structured training or development programs.

Eligibility

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 be a professional literary organization whose activities align with presenting, promoting or supporting Canadian literature and literary artists.
The organization must have at least $75,000 in total revenues in the last fiscal year and in projected revenues for the current and requested years (if not already funded by this program).
The organization must demonstrate at least two years of sustained, regular and ongoing programming by the application date.
The organization must have a range of revenue sources and an active board of directors or governing body.

Who is eligible?

Ontario-based not-for-profit professional literary organizations (excluding book and magazine publishers)
National not-for-profit professional literary organizations with their head office in Ontario (excluding book and magazine publishers)

Who is not eligible

Organizations whose primary activity is the distribution of Canadian literature (e.g., wholesalers, distributors, or similar entities focused mainly on literary distribution).
Organizations whose main business is publishing books and/or magazines, including book and magazine publishers.
Non-arts organizations whose core mandate is not related to the arts or literary activities.
Municipalities, including city or town governments and their departments.
Colleges and universities, including post-secondary educational institutions and their affiliated units.

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations based in the province of Ontario.
National not-for-profit organizations with their head office located in Ontario.

How to apply

Review guidelines and resources

Review the Literary Organizations: Operating program page to confirm it matches your organization’s needs.
Read the Guide to OAC Operating Programs for detailed eligibility rules.
Read the Guide to OAC Assessment to understand how applications are evaluated.
Consult other listed resources as needed (Support Material, Deadlines, etc.).

Confirm eligibility with officer

If you are a new applicant, contact the program officer to discuss your eligibility.
Use the contact information provided for the Officer to arrange a discussion.
Clarify any questions about eligibility criteria before preparing your file.

Set up Nova and CADAC accounts

Create or update your organizational profile in Nova, the OAC online granting system.
If you are a new applicant, register for an account with CADAC (Canadian Arts Data / Données sur les arts au Canada).
Ensure all basic organizational information is accurate and current in both systems.

Prepare financials and documents

Gather financial and statistical data required for CADAC for the last completed year.
Prepare financial statements for your organization’s most recently completed fiscal year for upload to CADAC.
Compile support documents, including a link to your website and samples of recent marketing materials.

Complete application form in Nova

Complete all required application questions in Nova, following the instructions in the online form.
Ensure your narrative answers reflect the program priorities and your organization’s ongoing activities.
Verify that your projected revenues meet the minimum requirements where applicable.

Submit data and statements in CADAC

Submit your financial and statistical reports through CADAC before the program deadline.
Upload your financial statements for the last completed year to CADAC as required.
Confirm that all CADAC entries are complete and consistent with your Nova application.

Submit application in Nova

Review your full application package in Nova, including uploaded support documents and CADAC references.
Ensure submission occurs before the stated deadline (March 25, 2025, 1 p.m. ET).
Submit the completed application in Nova.

Await funding decision

After submission, wait for the Ontario Arts Council’s assessment process to be completed.
Grant notification will be available approximately five months after the deadline.
Monitor your Nova account and communications from OAC for the result.

Additional information

The program has been replaced by the new Ontario Arts Operating Fund; applicants should consult that program’s web page for current information.
Applications are made and managed through Nova, the Ontario Arts Council’s online granting platform.
Financial and statistical reporting for this program is done via Canadian Arts Data / Données sur les arts au Canada (CADAC).
Applicants can consult a range of OAC guides and resources (e.g., Nova User Guide, Guide to OAC Support Material, OAC Geographic Regions Maps) to help prepare their submission.

Contacts

scarter@arts.on.ca

1-800-387-0058

ON, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — Literary 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 — Literary Organizations: Operating?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating?

Ongoing operations of not-for-profit, professional literary organizations in Ontario (excluding book and magazine publishers). Activities that present Canadian literature to the public through events, programs or other platforms. Initiatives that promote and increase the visibility of Canadian literature to broader audiences. Programs that engage literary artists in arts education activities, such as workshops or educational outreach. Activities that help literary artists develop and refine their craft, including structured training or development programs.

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating?

Who is eligible for the OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating program?

To be eligible for the OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating program, you must: Ontario-based or national not-for-profit corporation with head office in Ontario. Minimum $75,000 total revenues in last fiscal year and projected current/requested years (for new applicants to this program). At least two years of sustained, regular, ongoing literary programming and an active governing board with diversified revenues.