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OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating
Operating support for professional media arts organizations
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Latest source updateLast Update: September 17, 2026Latest change: The OAC Guide to Operating Grants now adds detailed rules for eligibility, application materials, assessment, funding principles, and recipient obligations for operating recipients.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 17, 2026
Latest change: The OAC Guide to Operating Grants now adds detailed rules for eligibility, application materials, assessment, funding principles, and recipient obligations for operating recipients.
Guide to OAC Operating Grants updated
The Guide to OAC Operating Grants now provides grant-specific rules for Ontario Arts Council operating funding, including eligibility distinctions for returning and new applicants, category transfers, and the operating-grant assessment process. It also adds concrete application and recipient requirements such as Nova submission, CADAC financial and statistical reporting, two years of financial statements, annual reapplication, and post-award conditions including payment holds and a limit of two project grants per year for operating recipients. The guide further explains that 2026-27 operating funding is adjusted using assessment results, category impact, revenue and expense profile, and other Ontario government support, with grant recommendations approved by the CEO for grants of $30,000 and under and by the board for grants over $30,000.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Eligible candidates
Overview
Media Arts Organizations: Operating supports ongoing operations for professional media arts organizations in Ontario, with eligible applicants including Ontario-based not-for-profit corporations and national not-for-profit corporations with head office in Ontario. The program supports programming, appropriate professional artists’ fees, and audiovisual documentation of organizational activities.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 75,000 minimum 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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Official resources
Program guide
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating Program
What is the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating?
Media Arts Organizations: Operating supports ongoing operations for professional media arts organizations in Ontario, with eligible applicants including Ontario-based not-for-profit corporations and national not-for-profit corporations with head office in Ontario. The program supports programming, appropriate professional artists’ fees, and audiovisual documentation of organizational activities.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating program, you must:
At least $75,000 in total revenues for the last fiscal year, and in projected revenues for the current and requested years for applicants not currently receiving funding from this program.
At least two years of sustained, regular, ongoing programming as of the application date.
Appropriate professional fees must be paid to artists.
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at bgilbert@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7427.
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)