OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating a grant, loan, or tax credit?

OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating?

OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)

Q: Who is eligible for the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating program?

To be eligible for the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating program, you must: • No eligibility for for-profit businesses; applicants must be not-for-profit organizations.

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating available?

The OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating program is available the province of ON.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

ON, Canada

Supports ongoing operations of Ontario media arts organizations

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The OAC Media Arts Organizations: Operating grant provides ongoing operational funding to not-for-profit, professional media arts organizations based in Ontario to strengthen the province’s media arts sector. This program supports organizations’ core activities, administration, and programming, though the maximum funding amount is not specified.

Activities funded

Ongoing operations of professional media arts organizations in Ontario.
Regular and sustained programming in the media arts sector.
Support for Ontario-based artists through professional media art initiatives.

Eligibility

The applicant must be an Ontario-based not-for-profit corporation or a national not-for-profit corporation with its head office in Ontario.
The organization must have at least $75,000 in total revenues for the last fiscal year and in projected revenues for the current and requested years (for those not already funded by this program).
The organization must have at least two years of sustained, regular, ongoing programming as of the application date.
The organization must have a range of revenue sources and an active board of directors or governing body.
The organization must pay appropriate professional fees to artists, following recommended fee schedules from CARFAC and IMAA.

Who is eligible?

Not-for-profit, professional media arts organizations based in Ontario
National not-for-profit corporations with their head office in Ontario

Who is not eligible

Non-arts organizations.
Municipalities.
Colleges and/or universities.

Eligible geographic areas

Ontario

How to apply

Step 1: Review Program GuidelinesRead the Guide to OAC Operating Programs.
Read the Guide to OAC Assessment to understand how applications are evaluated.
Step 2: Registration and Profile PreparationCreate or update your profile in Nova, the Ontario Arts Council's online grant system.
Register for an account with Canadian Arts Data / Données sur les arts au Canada (CADAC) if you are a new applicant.
Step 3: Prepare Application MaterialsAnswer all application questions as provided in Nova.
Prepare and upload financial and statistical information through CADAC.
Upload your organization’s most recent financial statements to CADAC.
Collect artistic examples such as audiovisual documentation showcasing your organization’s programming activities.
Step 4: Complete and Submit Application in NovaComplete the application in Nova, ensuring all sections and attachments are complete.
Submit your application through the Nova system before the deadline.
Step 5: Await NotificationApplication results will be communicated approximately five months after the deadline.

Additional information

Applications are available approximately two months before the deadline in the Nova online granting system.
Grant notification is expected about five months after the application deadline.
The program is in year 2 of a three-year cycle for 2025; new applicants may only apply in the first year of the cycle.
Financial and statistical reports must be submitted through Canadian Arts Data (CADAC) before the deadline.

Contacts

bgilbert@arts.on.ca

416-969-7427

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Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating. 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.