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OAC — Music – French-language projects
Support for French-language music projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : December 4, 2025
- Closing date : September 29, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports French-language music projects by professional artists in Ontario. Funding is available for creation, demo or EP production, long-form album production, show development, and music video production.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : December 4, 2025
- Closing date : September 29, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of new French-language songs or musical works
- Production of a demo or EP
- Production of a full-length album
- Development of a new French-language show
- Production of a music video
Documents Needed
- Project budget
- Two artistic samples
- Biographical notes for the applicant and artists
- Lyrics of the songs
- Video director CV, for music video projects
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional music artists living in Ontario
- Ad hoc groups and collectives of professional music artists
- Non-profit music organizations with professional music artists
Who is not eligible
- Colleges, universities, and municipalities
- Organizations receiving operating grants from certain francophone arts programs
- Organizations whose mandate does not serve a priority group of the OAC
- Projects submitted on behalf of record labels, managers, agents, or lawyers
Eligible expenses
- Research, development, and creation costs
- Artist fees, recording, production, and post-production costs
- Promotion and marketing costs for demos, EPs, and albums
- Artistic, rehearsal, and technical design costs for new shows
- Filming, editing, and equipment rental for music videos
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fundraising activities
- Capital expenses, including buildings and major equipment purchases
- Projects completed before results are announced
- Spoken-word, storytelling, or poetry projects
- Promotion and presentation costs for a show
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission in Nova.
- Applicants are notified of the decision about four and a half months after the deadline.
- If funded, the project must be completed.
- A final report must be submitted in Nova.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in French.
- Applicants must use Nova, the OAC online application system.
- Collaborators are prioritized if they are francophone and live in Ontario.
- Final reports must be submitted in Nova if funded.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Music – French-language projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — Music – French-language 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 — Music – French-language projects?
This program supports French-language music projects by professional artists in Ontario. Funding is available for creation, demo or EP production, long-form album production, show development, and music video production.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **September 29, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Music – French-language projects program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Music – French-language projects program, you must:
Ontario-based music creators
French-language project content
Applicant controls the artistic work
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Music – French-language projects?
Creation of new French-language songs or musical works
Production of a demo or EP
Production of a full-length album
Development of a new French-language show
Production of a music video
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Music – French-language projects?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the OAC — Music – French-language projects available?
The OAC — Music – French-language projects program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OAC — Music – French-language projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OAC — Music – French-language projects is a Grant and Funding