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OAC — Media arts – French-language projects
Media arts projects in French
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
September 29, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Ontario-based individual professional artists and arts professionals
See full eligibility
Overview
Media arts – francophone projects is an Ontario Arts Council project program for specific projects. Eligible Ontario-based applicants include individual professional artists and arts professionals, ad hoc groups and collectives, organizations, and some colleges, universities, school boards, First Nations and schools administered by a First Nations or Indigenous Education Authority.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Media arts projects in French
Documents Needed
- Project details
- Application form answers
- Project budget
- Art samples
- CVs and support letters
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario-based individual professional artists and arts professionals
- Ontario-based ad hoc groups and collectives
- Ontario-based organizations
Who is not eligible
- Applicants whose final report for a previous grant is past due and has not been submitted.
- Applicants whose final report is past due, has been submitted, and requires revisions.
- Applicants whose final report has been submitted but cannot be approved because of substantial or unresolved issues.
- Applicants whose final report has been submitted but has not yet been reviewed by OAC staff.
- Applicants applying as an individual who have taken responsibility for a past grant awarded to an ad hoc group or collective in one of those states, or applicants applying as an ad hoc group or collective when one or more responsible individuals have a final report in one of those states.
Eligible expenses
- Equipment and space rental
- Research, experimentation and technique development
- Artist, cast, crew and participant fees
- Travel, insurance and promotion
- Post-production, mentorship and small equipment or software
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating or ongoing expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Assessors read and score all project applications before the assessment meeting.
- Only the highest-scoring applications are discussed and further considered for funding.
How to apply
- Register and activate your personal account in Nova.
- Set up an organization profile if applicable.
- Make sure you are on the correct personal or organization profile before starting the application.
- Fill out and submit the application in Nova.
Processing and Agreement
- When grant decisions are made, approximately four and a half months after the deadline, OAC will inform applicants by email that the results are available in Nova.
- Applicants must log in to their profile in Nova to view the grant notification letter.
- Grant notification letters include the status of the grant, the recommended grant amount, and any conditions that must be met in order to release the grant payment(s).
- If awarded, applicants must complete the required tasks in Nova before the grant cheque can be issued.
- Grant cheques are sent by regular mail.
Additional information
- The application form becomes available in Nova about two months before the deadline.
- Applicants must submit a final report in Nova if funded.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Media arts – French-language projects Program
What is the OAC — Media arts – French-language projects?
Media arts – francophone projects is an Ontario Arts Council project program for specific projects. Eligible Ontario-based applicants include individual professional artists and arts professionals, ad hoc groups and collectives, organizations, and some colleges, universities, school boards, First Nations and schools administered by a First Nations or Indigenous Education Authority.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Media arts – French-language projects program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Media arts – French-language projects program, you must:
Applicants must be Ontario-based.
Individuals must be professional artists or arts professionals, be 18 years of age or older, and be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or applicants pending permanent resident status.
Ad hoc groups or collectives must have at least two eligible members and at least 50 per cent of members residing in Ontario.
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Media arts – French-language 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 arts – French-language projects available?
The OAC — Media arts – French-language projects program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OAC — Media arts – French-language projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OAC — Media arts – French-language projects is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — Media arts – French-language projects?
OAC — Media arts – French-language projects is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)