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OAC — Literature – French-language projects
Support for francophone literary projects in Ontario
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : July 29, 2026
- Closing date : September 29, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Support for francophone literature projects in Ontario, with funding up to $12,000 for book-length creation and presentation activities. It supports new writing, oral literature recording, and initiatives that promote the diffusion and vitality of French-language literature.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : July 29, 2026
- Closing date : September 29, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of a book-length literary work
- Creation or recording of an oral literature work
- Presentation and outreach projects for francophone literature
- Collaborative literary projects and public readings
Documents Needed
- Completed Nova application form
- Project budget
- Artistic sample
- Support materials proving artistic track record
- Additional support documents for presentation projects
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional authors and oral literature artists in Ontario
- Non-profit ad hoc groups and collectives in Ontario
- Ontario-based non-profit organizations
- Ontario-based book and periodical publishers
Who is not eligible
- Non-professional authors
- Municipalities, colleges, and universities
- For-profit incorporated companies
- Organizations already receiving OAC operating support under the francophone arts service organizations program
Eligible expenses
- Research, development, and creation of new literary work
- Manuscript review or assessment before submission to an agent or publisher
- Audio or audiovisual recording for oral literature projects
- Childcare and dependent care needed for project participation
- Accessibility expenses for audiences or participants
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fundraising activities
- Capital costs, building costs, and major equipment purchases
- Translation, editing, publication, and promotion costs
- Completed works and retroactive expenses
- Projects in languages other than French
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- For Presentation/Outreach, priority is given to innovative projects.
How to apply
- Step 1
- Review the program guide and update your Nova profile.
- Step 2
- Prepare the application form, project information, budget, artistic sample, and support materials.
- Step 3
- Submit the complete application in Nova before the deadline.
- Step 4
- Wait for the funding decision, then complete the project and file the final report in Nova if approved.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline.
- Funding decisions are communicated about four and a half months later.
- If funded, the project must be completed.
- A final report must be submitted in Nova.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in French.
- Applicants should review Nova after the program is added, as details may change.
- Final reports must be submitted in Nova if funded.
- A project surplus over $250 may need to be repaid.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Literature – French-language projects Program
What is the OAC — Literature – French-language projects?
Support for francophone literature projects in Ontario, with funding up to $12,000 for book-length creation and presentation activities. It supports new writing, oral literature recording, and initiatives that promote the diffusion and vitality of French-language literature.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on July 29, 2026.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Literature – French-language projects program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Literature – French-language projects program, you must:
Application must be in French.
Professional applicant required.
Project must fit a program category.
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Literature – French-language projects?
Creation of a book-length literary work
Creation or recording of an oral literature work
Presentation and outreach projects for francophone literature
Collaborative literary projects and public readings
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Literature – French-language projects?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at nchorney@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7440.
Where is the OAC — Literature – French-language projects available?
The OAC — Literature – French-language projects program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OAC — Literature – French-language projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OAC — Literature – French-language projects is a Grant and Funding