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OAC — Music Organizations: Operating
Ongoing support for Ontario music organizations
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2026
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Supports ongoing operations for Ontario music organizations. The maximum funding amount is not specified in the available information, and the program covers activities such as concerts, festivals, and music programming.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2026
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- From $ 75,000 to $ 200,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Ongoing operation of opera companies, orchestras, choirs, and music presenters
- Curated music programming with a defined artistic mandate
- Activities supporting Canadian musicians and composers
- Music festivals and series programming
Documents Needed
- Application answers
- Financial and statistical information through CADAC
- Last completed year financial statements
- Audio or video artistic examples
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit music organizations
- Opera companies
- Orchestras
- Choral organizations
- Music presenters and producers
Who is not eligible
- Non-arts organizations
- Municipalities, colleges, and universities
- Presenting facilities only
- Religious institutions or attached programming
- Youth orchestras and music competitions
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Quality of artistic mandate and programming
- Support for Ontario and Canadian musicians and composers
- Public access and audience development
- Contribution to arts education and community involvement
- Potential to advance music in Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Read program guides
- Review the Guide to OAC Operating Programs.
- Review the Guide to OAC Assessment.
- Step 2: Confirm eligibility
- Contact the program officer if you are a new applicant.
- Update your Nova profile.
- Register with CADAC if needed.
- Step 3: Complete the application
- Fill out the application in Nova.
- Prepare the required financial and artistic information.
- Step 4: Submit in Nova
- Submit the application online in Nova.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission in Nova.
- New applicants may need pre-approval discussions before applying.
- Funding decisions are announced about five months after the deadline.
- Financial and statistical reporting must be completed through CADAC.
Additional information
- New applicants must contact the program officer at least one month before the deadline.
- Applications are available in Nova about two months before the deadline.
- Financial and statistical reports must be submitted through CADAC before the deadline.
- Grant decisions are announced about five months after each deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Music Organizations: Operating Program
What is the OAC — Music Organizations: Operating?
Supports ongoing operations for Ontario music organizations. The maximum funding amount is not specified in the available information, and the program covers activities such as concerts, festivals, and music programming.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Music Organizations: Operating program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Music Organizations: Operating program, you must:
Ontario-based not-for-profit organization
At least two years of programming
Music-focused mandate and board governance
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Music Organizations: Operating?
Ongoing operation of opera companies, orchestras, choirs, and music presenters
Curated music programming with a defined artistic mandate
Activities supporting Canadian musicians and composers
Music festivals and series programming
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Music Organizations: Operating?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC).
Where is the OAC — Music Organizations: Operating available?
The OAC — Music Organizations: Operating program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OAC — Music Organizations: Operating a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OAC — Music Organizations: Operating is a Grant and Funding