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OAC — Literary Organizations Projects
Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 14, 2026
- Closing date : April 14, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The OAC Literary Organizations Projects grant offers up to $12,000 to support the professional presentation, promotion, and publishing of Canadian literature in Ontario. Eligible activities include festivals, performance series, sector development, and the publication of literary books and magazines.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 14, 2026
- Closing date : April 14, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organizing literary festivals and fairs featuring Canadian literature and authors.
- Hosting performance series such as literary readings, slams, or storytelling events for the public.
- Launching development initiatives to strengthen Ontario’s professional literary sector, including professional development or conferences.
- Publishing eligible Canadian-authored books in print or digital formats for public distribution.
- Publishing literary magazines that predominantly feature Canadian writers and artists.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario-based ad hoc groups and collectives presenting literary events
- Ontario-based not-for-profit arts organizations involved in literary activities
- Not-for-profit arts organizations publishing literary books or magazines in English
- Eligible for-profit book and magazine publishers with a permanent physical address in Ontario, publishing primarily in English
Who is not eligible
- Libraries, schools, or post-secondary institutions (may serve as venues but cannot apply).
- Municipalities, colleges, and universities, including magazines managed or primarily written by students, or publishers organizationally/editorially controlled by these institutions.
- Publishers whose publications are mainly produced by students as part of academic activities.
- Publishers that require contributors to pay fees or to purchase their own published work.
- Current recipients of operating grants from specified Ontario Arts Council programs (except for certain organizations serving priority groups).
Eligible expenses
- Artists’ fees
- Production costs
- Marketing, promotion, and audience development expenses
- Administration costs directly related to the project
- Presenter, facilitator, and consultant fees
- Editorial, production, circulation, sales, and distribution costs directly tied to eligible publications
- Purchase of small-scale equipment, software, electronics, and similar materials needed for the project
- Childcare and other dependent care fees enabling participation in the project
- Expenses to make the project accessible to audience members and project participants who are Deaf or have a disability
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Additional information
- Deadlines and program details may change before the program opens in Nova; applicants should verify information immediately prior to applying.
- Grant results are communicated approximately four and a half months after the application deadline.
- If the final project budget shows a surplus greater than $250, repayment of the surplus to the OAC may be required.
- Recipients must provide documentation on how OAC recognition requirements were met, such as including OAC and Government of Ontario logos on materials.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Literary Organizations Projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — Literary Organizations Projects. 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 Projects?
The OAC Literary Organizations Projects grant offers up to $12,000 to support the professional presentation, promotion, and publishing of Canadian literature in Ontario. Eligible activities include festivals, performance series, sector development, and the publication of literary books and magazines.
How much funding can be received?
OAC — Literary Organizations Projects Funds up to $12,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 14, 2026.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Literary Organizations Projects program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Literary Organizations Projects program, you must:
For-profit book and magazine publishers must be Canadian-owned and controlled, with head office and at least 50% of employees in Ontario.
Publish primarily in English and pay contributors’ fees or royalties.
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Literary Organizations Projects?
Organizing literary festivals and fairs featuring Canadian literature and authors.
Hosting performance series such as literary readings, slams, or storytelling events for the public.
Launching development initiatives to strengthen Ontario’s professional literary sector, including professional development or conferences.
Publishing eligible Canadian-authored books in print or digital formats for public distribution.
Publishing literary magazines that predominantly feature Canadian writers and artists.
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Literary Organizations Projects?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at mskarzenski@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-640-4767.
Where is the OAC — Literary Organizations Projects available?
The OAC — Literary Organizations Projects program is available the province of Ontario.