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OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating
Operating support for Ontario media arts organizations
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Supports ongoing operations for not-for-profit professional media arts organizations in Ontario. Eligible activities include operating support for media arts programming, infrastructure, and services; the maximum funding amount was not specified in the provided information.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- From $ 75,000 to $ 75,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Ongoing operations of a professional media arts organization.
- Support for media arts infrastructure and programming.
Documents Needed
- Application answers
- CADAC financial and statistical information
- Last completed year financial statements
- Audiovisual examples of programming activities
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit media arts organizations
- Ontario-based not-for-profit corporations
- National not-for-profit corporations with head office in Ontario
Who is not eligible
- Non-arts organizations
- Municipalities
- Colleges and universities
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Commitment to Ontario’s professional media artists.
- Support for the media arts infrastructure.
- Role and impact in the region.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guidance
- Read the operating programs guide.
- Read the assessment guide.
- Step 2: Prepare your profile and accounts
- Create or update your Nova profile.
- Register for a CADAC account if you are a new applicant.
- Step 3: Complete the application in Nova
- Answer the application questions.
- Upload the required financial statements and artistic examples.
- Step 4: Submit before the deadline
- Send the completed application through Nova.
- Submit CADAC financial and statistical reports before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission in Nova.
- Applicants are notified about five months after the deadline.
- New applicants may apply only in the first year of a multi-year cycle.
Additional information
- Program information may change before Nova opens.
- Applications are submitted through Nova.
- Financial and statistical reports must be filed through CADAC before the deadline.
- Grant notification is available about five months after the deadline.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating Program
What is the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating?
Supports ongoing operations for not-for-profit professional media arts organizations in Ontario. Eligible activities include operating support for media arts programming, infrastructure, and services; the maximum funding amount was not specified in the provided information.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating program, you must:
Ontario not-for-profit organization
Professional media arts focus
Established ongoing programming
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating?
Ongoing operations of a professional media arts organization.
Support for media arts infrastructure and programming.
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating?
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 — Media Arts Organizations: Operating available?
The OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating?
OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)