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OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Support for arts presentation projects outside Toronto
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Funding available
$ 7,500
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports audience development projects by Ontario arts presenters outside Toronto. It funds presentations of professional artists and related audience engagement activities, with a maximum of $7,500 for volunteer-led groups and $5,000 for municipalities, colleges and universities.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Presenting professional artists in Ontario outside Toronto
- Festival, series or touring presentation activities
- Associated audience engagement activities
Documents Needed
- Answers to application questions
- A project budget and budget notes
- Artistic examples: at least one, maximum three, examples of the work of artists or arts groups that will be presented or has been presented in the past
- Biographies of key artists or histories of arts groups being presented
- Website (optional)
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Volunteer-led ad hoc groups and collectives in Ontario
- Volunteer-led not-for-profit arts organizations in Ontario
- Ontario municipalities, colleges and universities outside Toronto
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Organizations that receive an OAC operating grant
- Groups mainly composed of students
- Groups of professional artists or arts professionals
- Toronto-based groups and organizations
Eligible expenses
- Artist presentation fees
- Travel, transportation, per diems and accommodation for artists
- Production and rental costs
- Small equipment, software and electronics needed for the project
- Marketing, childcare, and accessibility-related costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Self-presentation projects
- Creating, commissioning, co-producing or rehearsing a work
- Fundraising and competitions
- Projects outside Ontario or in Toronto
- Major capital expenditures, including major equipment or building costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario regions outside Toronto
- Isolated or fly-in communities in Ontario
Selection criteria
- Artistic merit and quality of the proposal
- Impact on audiences, communities and the applicant
- Viability of the project plan and resources
How to apply
- Step 1
- Read the program guide and eligibility information.
- Contact the program officer before the deadline to confirm fit.
- Step 2
- Create or update your Nova profile.
- Prepare the project information, budget, artistic examples and support material.
- Step 3
- Complete the application in Nova.
- Submit the form online before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- You will find out whether you got a grant about four and a half months after the deadline
- If you receive a grant, you must complete the project and submit a final report in Nova
- Any major changes to the programming schedule or budget must be approved by the program officer
- If the budget you submit shows a surplus of more than $250, you may be required to repay the surplus amount to OAC
Additional information
- Applicants must contact the program officer at least two weeks before the deadline to confirm eligibility.
- The application form becomes available in Nova about two months before the deadline.
- Results are shared about four and a half months after the deadline.
- Project changes to schedule or budget require approval from the program officer.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects Program
What is the OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects?
This program supports audience development projects by Ontario arts presenters outside Toronto. It funds presentations of professional artists and related audience engagement activities, with a maximum of $7,500 for volunteer-led groups and $5,000 for municipalities, colleges and universities.
How much funding can be received?
OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects program, you must:
Ontario-based, outside Toronto
Volunteer-led or public institution
Present professional artists
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects?
Presenting professional artists in Ontario outside Toronto
Festival, series or touring presentation activities
Associated audience engagement activities
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects?
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 — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects available?
The OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects is a Grant and Funding