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OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters Projects
Support for arts presentation projects outside Toronto
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Closing date : February 12, 2026
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 12, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
Activities funded
- Presenting professional artists in Ontario outside Toronto
- Festival, series or touring presentation activities
- Associated audience engagement activities
Documents Needed
- Project budget and budget notes
- Answers to application questions
- Artistic examples
- Bios, CVs or organization summaries for key collaborators
- Website address
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
Processing and Agreement
- The program officer confirms eligibility before access to the application form is granted.
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline and results are issued about four and a half months later.
- Approved projects must complete a final report in Nova.
- Major schedule or budget changes during the project must be approved.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — Ontario Arts Presenters 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 — 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