How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 15000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — Media Arts Projects?

OAC — Media Arts Projects is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)

What are OAC — Media Arts Projects's eligibility criterias?

No eligibility for for-profit businesses; only Ontario-based not-for-profit organizations, ad hoc groups, or collectives may apply.

OAC — Media Arts Projects

Last Update: May 24, 2025

ON, Canada

Supports Ontario organizations advancing media arts presentation and development

OAC — Media Arts Projects at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $15,000

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Grant Providers

Ontario Arts Council (OAC)

Status

Open

Overview of the OAC — Media Arts Projects program

The OAC – Media Arts Projects grant offers up to $15,000 to support Ontario-based not-for-profit organizations and collectives in presenting, documenting, or disseminating the work of professional media artists, as well as providing professional development opportunities. Eligible activities include media art screenings, professional development workshops, and the creation of publications that advance media arts practice.

Financing terms and conditions

Grant amounts for each category (Presentation, Professional Development, Publication) are capped at a maximum of $15,000 per project.
Organizations can receive only one grant from this program per calendar year.
Grants awarded may be less than the amount requested due to the volume of applications and limited available funds.
Activities funded must be completed within two years after results are received and cannot start before grant approval.
If the final project budget shows a surplus of more than $250, the surplus may need to be repaid to OAC.

Eligible projects & activities

Presentation and public screening of media artworks created by professional Ontario media artists.
Organizing workshops, conferences, or seminars focused on the professional development of media artists or artists from other disciplines entering media arts.
Production of documentation, catalogues, or publications that contribute to the development and critical understanding of the media arts field.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 15,500

Developing a training program for green construction skills certification

$ 18,000

Upgrading bakery equipment to increase production and efficiency

$ 17,000

Installing energy-efficient HVAC systems in a community theatre space

$ 17,000

Launching an electric cargo bike delivery pilot for local shops

$ 15,000

Implementing a new bilingual e-commerce platform for artisans

$ 16,000

Retrofitting retail space for accessibility and universal design upgrades

Eligibility criteria of the OAC — Media Arts Projects program

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

How to apply to the OAC — Media Arts Projects program

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.

Additional information

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.