Closed
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating
Operating support for Ontario multi-arts organizations
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : March 6, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports the ongoing operations of not-for-profit professional multi- and inter-arts organizations in Ontario. In 2026, the program also provides category-specific deadlines and accepts new applicants.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : March 6, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Ongoing operations of arts organizations
- Professional arts activities across disciplines and sectors
- Multi- and inter-arts creation, production, and presentation
Documents Needed
- Answers to application questions
- Financial and statistical information through CADAC
- Financial statements for the last completed year
- Website link
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario not-for-profit arts organizations
- Federal not-for-profit corporations with a head office in Ontario
- For-profit publishers
Who is not eligible
- Non-arts organizations
- Municipalities
- Colleges and universities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Non-arts organizations
- Municipalities, colleges, and universities
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission in Nova.
- Assessment is based on the OAC evaluation rubric.
- Grant decisions are communicated by notification about five months after the deadline.
- New applicants may need pre-approval discussions with OAC before applying.
Additional information
- New applicants must contact the program officer at least one month before the deadline.
- Applications are submitted in Nova, OAC’s online system.
- Financial and statistical reports must be filed through CADAC before the deadline.
- Grant notification is expected about five months after the deadline.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — Multi and Inter-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.
What is the OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating?
This program supports the ongoing operations of not-for-profit professional multi- and inter-arts organizations in Ontario. In 2026, the program also provides category-specific deadlines and accepts new applicants.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating program, you must:
Ontario not-for-profit or publisher
Two or more art forms
At least two years of programming
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating?
Ongoing operations of arts organizations
Professional arts activities across disciplines and sectors
Multi- and inter-arts creation, production, and presentation
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at aacheampong@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7448.
Where is the OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating available?
The OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating?
OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)