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OAC — Music Organizations: Operating
Operating support for professional music organizations
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Music Organizations: Operating supported the ongoing operations of not-for-profit, professional music organizations in Ontario, including opera companies, orchestras, choirs, and music presenters or producers. The program was part of OAC’s historical operating funding and was replaced by the Ontario Arts Operating Fund.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
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
- 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 operations of not-for-profit, professional music organizations in Ontario.
Documents Needed
- Financial statements of the organization’s last completed year, uploaded to CADAC.
- Website.
- Membership brochures.
- If applicable, an HR plan.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario-based, not-for-profit corporations.
- National not-for-profit corporations with the head office in Ontario.
- Not-for-profit, professional music organizations in Ontario.
Who is not eligible
- Non-arts organizations.
- Municipalities, colleges, and universities.
Selection criteria
- Applications are assessed on Artistic (30%), Economic (30%), Social (20%), and Operational (20%).
- Assessors rate each criterion on a five-point scale.
- Ratings are converted into combined scores out of 100.
- The rating groups are A = 90–100, B+ = 80–89, B = 70–79, C = 60–69, and D = under 60.
How to apply
- Complete and submit an application in Nova, OAC’s online grant application system.
- Read the Guide to OAC Operating Programs.
- Read the Guide to OAC Assessment.
- Contact the program officer to discuss eligibility if you are a new applicant.
- Create or update your profile in Nova.
- Register for an account with Canadian Arts Data / Données sur les arts au Canada (CADAC) if you are a new applicant.
Processing and Agreement
- Grant notification will be available about five months after the deadline.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Music Organizations: Operating Program
What is the OAC — Music Organizations: Operating?
Music Organizations: Operating supported the ongoing operations of not-for-profit, professional music organizations in Ontario, including opera companies, orchestras, choirs, and music presenters or producers. The program was part of OAC’s historical operating funding and was replaced by the Ontario Arts Operating Fund.
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 corporations or national not-for-profit corporations with the head office in Ontario.
Organizations must have at least $75,000 in total revenues for the last fiscal year, and projected revenues for the current and requested years if not currently receiving funding from this program.
Organizations must have at least two years of sustained, regular, ongoing programming, a range of revenue sources, and an active board of directors or governing body.
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Music Organizations: Operating?
Ongoing operations of not-for-profit, professional music organizations in Ontario.
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Music Organizations: Operating?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at mbroadhurst@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-646-7467.
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
Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — Music Organizations: Operating?
OAC — Music Organizations: Operating is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)