OAC — Media Arts Projects

• The applicant must be an Ontario-based organization, ad hoc group, or collective.
• The applicant must present, document, or disseminate the work of professional Ontario media artists, or provide professional development opportunities to media artists.
• The applicant must demonstrate media arts expertise through the professionals involved in the project or through an advisory committee of media arts professionals.
• Projects must support independent media arts and Canadian artists and artworks.

Who is eligible?

• Ontario-based not-for-profit organizations presenting, documenting, or disseminating professional media arts
• Ontario-based ad hoc groups working in media arts
• Ontario-based media arts collectives
• Organizations from other arts disciplines undertaking media arts projects

Who is not eligible

• Individual applicants (not organizations or collectives).
• Organizations already receiving funding through the OAC Media Arts Organizations: Operating program.
• Organizations receiving an operating grant from other OAC programs (unless mandated to serve an OAC priority group).
• Municipalities, universities, and colleges (including private career colleges).

Eligible expenses

• Payment of appropriate professional fees to artists (exhibition, reproduction, lectures, workshops), according to recommended minimum fee schedules.
• Childcare and other dependent care fees that enable participation in the project (excluding regular, ongoing expenses).
• Expenses related to making the project accessible for audience members or participants who are Deaf or have a disability (excluding expenses for the applicant organization).

Eligible geographic areas

• Ontario

• Step 1: Review Guidelines and EligibilityRead the Guide to OAC Project Programs for detailed eligibility requirements and other restrictions.
• Ensure your organization and project fit the program's priorities and criteria.
• Step 2: Set Up or Update Nova ProfileCreate a new profile or update your existing profile in Nova, OAC’s online grant application system.
• Step 3: Prepare Application MaterialsPrepare detailed information about your project, including objectives, description, and outcomes.
• Answer the required application questions in Nova.
• Develop a complete project budget.
• Compile artistic examples (audiovisual, up to 10 minutes) relevant to your project.
• Gather support documents such as programs, catalogues, critical writing, press releases, and promotional materials.
• Step 4: Complete Application in NovaAccess the application form via Nova, available approximately two months before the deadline.
• Fill out all required sections, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Step 5: Submit ApplicationSubmit your completed application in Nova by the deadline (March 13, 2025, 1 p.m. ET).
• Step 6: Await NotificationWait for notification of funding results, which will be provided approximately four and a half months after the deadline.

• The application form will be available in the Nova system approximately two months before the deadline.
• Applicants will be informed of the grant decision about four and a half months after the deadline.
• Only one grant can be received per calendar year under this program.
• If a surplus of more than $250 is reported in the final budget, repayment of the surplus to OAC may be required.