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OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating
Operating support for professional media arts organizations
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
Activities funded
- Ongoing operations of professional media arts organizations in Ontario.
Documents Needed
- Financial statements for the organization’s last completed year, uploaded to CADAC.
- Audiovisual documentation of the organization’s programming activities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- 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/or universities.
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to organizations that demonstrate a consistent commitment to Ontario’s professional media artists, the media arts infrastructure and their role in the region.
How to apply
- Complete and submit an application in Nova about two months before the deadline.
- Before applying, read the Guide to OAC Operating Programs and the Guide to OAC Assessment.
- Create or update your profile in Nova.
- New applicants must register for an account with Canadian Arts Data / Données sur les arts au Canada (CADAC).
Processing and Agreement
- Grant notification will be 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?
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.
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Media Arts Organizations: Operating?
Ongoing operations of professional media arts organizations in Ontario.
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)