How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 12000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — Literary Organizations Projects?

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

What are OAC — Literary Organizations Projects's eligibility criterias?

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.

OAC — Literary Organizations Projects

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Supports Ontario literary organizations in presenting and promoting literature

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Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

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Ontario Arts Council (OAC)

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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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Maximum grant amount per project category is $12,000.
Due to limited funds, approved grants may be less than the amount requested.
If the final project budget shows a surplus greater than $250, the surplus may need to be repaid to the Ontario Arts Council.

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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.

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$ 20,000

Upgrading cold storage for local produce distribution network

$ 13,900

Launching a digital literacy program for seniors and newcomers

$ 23,000

Purchasing energy-efficient commercial bakery ovens and exhaust system

$ 14,500

Development of a new online marketplace for local artists

$ 9,500

Replacing lighting with high-efficiency LED for manufacturing shop floor

$ 9,000

Installing universal accessibility ramp and automatic entry at main door

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The applicant must be an Ontario-based ad hoc group, collective, or not-for-profit arts organization for festival, performance series, and sector development categories.
For literary book and magazine publishing categories, the applicant must be a not-for-profit arts organization or an eligible for-profit publisher with a permanent physical address in Ontario.
For-profit publishers must be Canadian-owned and controlled, with at least 50% of employees and management functions located in Ontario.
Publishers must publish primarily in English, be able to make independent editorial decisions, and pay contributors' fees or royalties through contracts.
Applicants must meet all relevant program and Ontario Arts Council general eligibility criteria at the time of application and for the duration of the project.

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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

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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).

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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

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Ontario

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Step 1: Review Program GuidelinesRead the Guide to OAC Project Programs for details on eligibility requirements and other program restrictions.
Consult additional guides, such as the Nova User Guide, Guide to OAC Assessment, and Guide to OAC Support Material, as needed.
Step 2: Register or Update Profile in NovaCreate a profile or update your existing information in Nova, the Ontario Arts Council’s online grant application system.
Step 3: Prepare Application MaterialsCompile basic information about your project.
Answer all application questions provided in the Nova system.
Develop a detailed project budget.
Gather artistic examples documenting relevant recent activities or participating artists; for publishers, assemble physical or digital copies of eligible books or recent issues.
Collect additional support documents, such as organizational history, key participant bios, catalogues, brochures, posters, programs, flyers, and video or other relevant materials.
Step 4: Complete and Submit Application in NovaFill out the application form in Nova, which will be available approximately two months before the deadline.
Upload all required materials as outlined above.
Submit the completed application by the specified deadline (April 8, 2025, 1 p.m. ET).
Step 5: Confirmation and Next StepsWait for the Ontario Arts Council to review your application; results will be communicated approximately four and a half months after the deadline.
If awarded a grant, complete the funded project according to program requirements.
Step 6: Submit Final Report in NovaUpon project completion, log in to Nova to submit a final report documenting the project, outcomes, and a final budget.
Provide documentation showing recognition of OAC and the Government of Ontario (e.g., logos on promotional materials).

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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.