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OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Supports Ontario Francophone visual arts and crafts projects
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 29, 2026
- Closing date : September 29, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The OAC – Visual Arts and Crafts – Francophone Projects grant offers up to $15,000 to support the vitality of the Francophone artistic sector in Ontario through funding for creation, exhibition, and curatorial projects in visual arts and crafts. Eligible activities include research, creation, exhibitions, public engagement initiatives, and curatorial work by professional artists, curators, collectives, and nonprofit organizations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : July 29, 2026
- Closing date : September 29, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation and production of new visual arts or crafts projects by emerging, mid-career, or established artists.
- Curatorial research and development of exhibition projects in visual arts or crafts.
- Presentation of exhibitions or events to showcase works by Ontario-based professional visual artists or craftspeople.
- Public engagement activities such as artist talks, residencies, or workshops linked to visual arts or crafts projects.
- Production and distribution of catalogues, publications, or online directories related to visual arts or crafts projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional visual arts and crafts artists residing in Ontario
- Ad hoc groups and collectives in the visual arts or crafts sector (with at least 50% of members residing in Ontario)
- Francophone non-profit organizations based in Ontario
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities, colleges, and universities.
- For-profit incorporated companies.
- Organizations receiving operating grants from the Ontario Arts Council, except those supported under specific francophone arts programs.
Eligible expenses
- Professional artist fees.
- Curatorial, programming, and design fees.
- Travel and transportation expenses related to the project.
- Advertising, catalogues, programs, audiovisual documentation, and brochure expenses.
- Rental of necessary equipment and venues.
- Purchase of small equipment, software, electronic material, or other similar supplies essential for the project.
- Contractual remuneration or project-specific administration fees.
- Childcare or dependent care costs necessary for participation in the project (distinct from regular ongoing care).
- Expenses to ensure accessibility for D/deaf or disabled participants or audience members (excluding the applicant).
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in French through the Nova online system.
- The application form will become available in Nova approximately two months before the deadline.
- Results are announced about four and a half months after the application deadline.
- Successful applicants are required to submit a final report, including promotional material displaying the Ontario Arts Council and Government of Ontario logos.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone 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 — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects?
The OAC – Visual Arts and Crafts – Francophone Projects grant offers up to $15,000 to support the vitality of the Francophone artistic sector in Ontario through funding for creation, exhibition, and curatorial projects in visual arts and crafts. Eligible activities include research, creation, exhibitions, public engagement initiatives, and curatorial work by professional artists, curators, collectives, and nonprofit organizations.
How much funding can be received?
OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 29, 2025.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects program, you must:
For-profit companies are not eligible for this grant.
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects?
Creation and production of new visual arts or crafts projects by emerging, mid-career, or established artists.
Curatorial research and development of exhibition projects in visual arts or crafts.
Presentation of exhibitions or events to showcase works by Ontario-based professional visual artists or craftspeople.
Public engagement activities such as artist talks, residencies, or workshops linked to visual arts or crafts projects.
Production and distribution of catalogues, publications, or online directories related to visual arts or crafts projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at nchorney@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7440.
Where is the OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects available?
The OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects program is available the province of Ontario.
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