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OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating
Operating support for Ontario multi-arts organizations
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
March 6, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Ontario Arts Operating Fund supports the ongoing operations of not-for-profit professional multi- and inter-arts organizations in Ontario. Applications are submitted in Nova, with financial and statistical reports filed through CADAC before the deadline.
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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
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
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Ongoing operations of professional multi- and inter-arts organizations
Documents Needed
- Answers to application questions
- Financial and statistical information through CADAC
- Financial statements for the last completed year
- Website link
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario not-for-profit arts organizations
- National not-for-profit corporations with a head office in Ontario
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
Selection criteria
- Artistic and/or service quality
- Contribution to the quality of life of Ontarians
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guides
- Read the Guide to OAC Operating Programs.
- Read the Guide to OAC Assessment.
- Step 2: Prepare your accounts
- Create or update your Nova profile.
- Register for CADAC if needed.
- Step 3: Confirm eligibility
- New applicants must contact the program officer before applying.
- Step 4: Complete the application in Nova
- Answer the application questions.
- Provide financial and statistical information through CADAC.
- Upload the required support material.
- Step 5: Submit the application
- Submit the application in Nova before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission in Nova.
- Grant notification is issued 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
What is the OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating?
The Ontario Arts Operating Fund supports the ongoing operations of not-for-profit professional multi- and inter-arts organizations in Ontario. Applications are submitted in Nova, with financial and statistical reports filed through CADAC before the deadline.
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 organization
Two or more art forms
Ongoing programming history
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating?
Ongoing operations of professional multi- and inter-arts organizations
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)