Closed
Last Update: March 24, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 3, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $15,000 for media arts projects in Presentation, Professional Development, or Publication. It supports Ontario media arts organizations and collectives presenting, documenting, disseminating, or developing professional media arts practice.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Media art screening and presentation.
- Professional development activities for media artists.
- Publication and documentation projects for media arts.
Documents Needed
- Project budget
- Answers to application questions
- Artistic examples
- Support documents such as programs, catalogues, critical writing, press, and promotional items
- Project collaborator bios, CVs, or organization summaries
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario-based organizations, ad hoc groups, and collectives.
- Media arts organizations with relevant experience or expertise.
- Organizations in other arts disciplines carrying out media arts projects.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- Organizations receiving an OAC operating grant through the Media Arts Organizations: Operating program.
- Organizations receiving another OAC operating grant, except priority-group-mandated organizations.
- Municipalities, universities, and colleges.
Eligible expenses
- Childcare and other dependent care fees.
- Accessibility costs for Deaf participants and people with disabilities.
- Professional fees for artists in presentation projects.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Creation or production projects for new work.
- Commissioning projects and artist residencies.
- Youth or non-professional workshops.
- Tours, prizes, awards, competitions, fundraising, and major capital expenditures.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through Nova.
- Decisions are communicated about four and a half months after the deadline.
- If funded, the project must be completed and a final report submitted in Nova.
- Approved project changes must be reported and accepted by OAC.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted in Nova.
- The application form opens about two months before the deadline.
- Applicants are informed about results about four and a half months after the deadline.
- Only one grant per calendar year is allowed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Media Arts Projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — Media Arts Projects. 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.
What is the OAC — Media Arts Projects?
This program provides up to $15,000 for media arts projects in Presentation, Professional Development, or Publication. It supports Ontario media arts organizations and collectives presenting, documenting, disseminating, or developing professional media arts practice.
How much funding can be received?
OAC — Media Arts Projects Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Media Arts Projects program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Media Arts Projects program, you must:
Ontario-based applicant
Media arts expertise required
Organization, group, or collective
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Media Arts Projects?
Media art screening and presentation.
Professional development activities for media artists.
Publication and documentation projects for media arts.
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Media Arts Projects?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at ayared@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7461.
Where is the OAC — Media Arts Projects available?
The OAC — Media Arts Projects program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OAC — Media Arts Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OAC — Media Arts Projects is a Grant and Funding