OAC — Literary Organizations: Operating

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 — 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: • Non-profit organization based in Ontario or national non-profit organization headquartered in Ontario • At least $75,000 in total revenue in the last fiscal year and for the current and requested years • Two years of sustained, regular, and continuous programming at the date of the application

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 416-969-7438.

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

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

Last Update: July 22, 2025

ON, Canada

Supports ongoing operations of professional literary organizations in Ontario

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 — 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.

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.
Initiatives that promote Canadian literature.
Programs engaging literary artists in arts education activities.
Projects assisting literary artists to develop or refine their craft.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

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 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.

Who is eligible?

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)

Who is not eligible

Organizations that primarily distribute Canadian literature.
Organizations that primarily publish books and/or magazines.
Non-arts organizations.
Municipalities.
Colleges and/or universities.

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario

How to apply

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.

Additional information

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.

Contacts

scarter@arts.on.ca

416-969-7438

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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.