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OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects - Ontario - Canada
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OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects

Funding for Ontario music creation and presentation
Ontario Arts Council (OAC)
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

This program provides up to $20,000 to support music development and presentation in Ontario. It funds rehearsals, concerts, festivals, opera productions, and other live or virtual music projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
Target groups
  • General public
  • Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
  • Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Rehearsal and repertoire development
  • Single performances or concerts
  • Concert series
  • Music festivals
  • Opera productions and workshops

Documents Needed

  • Project budget
  • Audio and/or video examples
  • CVs, résumés, or bios
  • Score excerpts and/or lyrics or libretto for opera projects
  • Programming or repertoire list

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Professional musicians and music programmers
  • Ad hoc groups and collectives
  • Incorporated not-for-profit music organizations
  • Music presenters, producers, concerts, series, festivals, opera companies, orchestras, bands, ensembles, and choirs

Who is not eligible

  • Colleges, universities, schools, and municipalities
  • Religious institutions
  • Record companies, labels, managers, agents, and lawyers
  • Organizations receiving OAC operating grants in certain programs
  • Youth orchestras and volunteer-run series or festivals

Eligible expenses

  • Artistic fees
  • Production costs
  • Venue and equipment rental
  • Small-scale equipment, software, and electronics, up to $500
  • Marketing, publicity, promotion, administration, recording, childcare, and accessibility-related costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Creation, composing, or songwriting
  • Fundraising activities, including benefit concerts
  • Projects outside Ontario
  • Major capital expenditures and major equipment purchases
  • Music videos or high-cost audiovisual productions not part of the project

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario
  • Far North, Northwest, and Northeast Ontario for northern orchestras
  • Manitoulin, Parry Sound, and Nipissing districts

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed after submission in Nova.
  • Applicants receive a funding decision about four and a half months after each deadline.
  • If approved, the project must follow the program’s timing rules.
  • A final report must be submitted in Nova after the project is completed.

Additional information

  • Application form is available in Nova about two months before each deadline.
  • Applicants receive results about four and a half months after each deadline.
  • Public presentations must take place after grant notification.
  • Projects must be completed within two years of receiving the results.

Contacts

hrubia@arts.on.ca
416-969-7430

Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — Music Production and Presentation 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 Production and Presentation Projects?

This program provides up to $20,000 to support music development and presentation in Ontario. It funds rehearsals, concerts, festivals, opera productions, and other live or virtual music projects.

How much funding can be received?

OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects program?

To be eligible for the OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects program, you must: Ontario-based applicant Music presentation or repertoire project Professional musician fees required

What expenses are eligible under OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects?

Rehearsal and repertoire development Single performances or concerts Concert series Music festivals Opera productions and workshops

Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects?

You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at hrubia@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7430.

Where is the OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects available?

The OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?

OAC — Music Production and Presentation Projects is a Grant and Funding

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