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OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects
Support for Ontario media artists' creation projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : May 5, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Support for Ontario-based media artists creating independent works in film, audio, digital media, and virtual reality. Maximum funding is $10,000 for Emerging artists and $40,000 for Mid-Career & Established artists, for production and post-production projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : May 5, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production and post-production of independent media art projects
- Creation of film, video, audio, digital, and new media works
- Development of animation, games, virtual reality, and installation projects
Documents Needed
- Project budget and detailed budget
- Artist CV, résumé, or bio
- Audiovisual artistic examples
- Project support documents relevant to the work
- Letter from department head, if a graduate student
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual professional media artists/directors
- Ontario-based applicants
- Emerging artists
- Mid-career artists
- Established artists
Who is not eligible
- Producers
- Screenwriters or artists without directorial control
- Secondary and undergraduate students
- Commercial media production applicants
Eligible expenses
- Production and post-production costs
- Artist and personnel fees
- Travel, insurance, and promotional materials
- Facility, equipment, software, and materials rentals or purchases
- Childcare and other dependant care fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Research, development, and screenwriting
- Television projects, web series, podcasts, and pilots
- Commercial projects, promotional work, and educational projects
- Commercial video or electronic games and websites
- Major capital expenditures and projects over the budget limit
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline by a peer assessment panel.
- Applicants are notified of the decision in Nova by email.
- Funding is released only when all revenue sources are confirmed.
- A final report must be submitted in Nova after the project.
Additional information
- The program is divided into two applicant categories: Emerging Artist and Mid-Career & Established Artist.
- Applications are assessed by two separate panels, based on project category.
- The application form becomes available in Nova about two months before each deadline.
- Results are issued about four and a half months after each deadline.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — Media Artists Creation 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 — Media Artists Creation Projects?
Support for Ontario-based media artists creating independent works in film, audio, digital media, and virtual reality. Maximum funding is $10,000 for Emerging artists and $40,000 for Mid-Career & Established artists, for production and post-production projects.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects program, you must:
Ontario-based media artist
Independent creative control
Required media works completed
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects?
Production and post-production of independent media art projects
Creation of film, video, audio, digital, and new media works
Development of animation, games, virtual reality, and installation projects
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at reception@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-961-1660.
Where is the OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects available?
The OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects?
OAC — Media Artists Creation Projects is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)