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OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Supports Francophone visual arts and crafts projects
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 29, 2026
- Closing date : September 29, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program offers funding of up to $15,000 to support Francophone visual arts and crafts in Ontario. It supports creation, curatorial work, exhibitions, public engagement, and related project activities.
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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
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
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
- Research, experimentation, creation, and production of new visual arts or crafts works
- Independent curatorial research and exhibition project development
- Exhibitions, performances, and public presentations of visual arts or crafts work
- Public engagement activities such as talks, panels, and artist residencies
- Catalogues, publications, and distribution plans related to the project
Documents Needed
- Project budget
- Artist samples or previous work images
- CVs or biographical notes
- Letters of agreement or support, where required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional visual artists and craftspeople in Ontario
- Curators in Ontario
- Francophone collectives and ad hoc groups in visual arts or crafts
- Francophone non-profit organizations with a head office in Ontario
Who is not eligible
- For-profit incorporated companies
- Municipalities, colleges, and universities
- Organizations receiving OAC operating grants, with limited exceptions
- Full-time students in post-secondary education
Eligible expenses
- Professional artist fees
- Curatorial, programming, and design fees
- Travel and transportation costs
- Advertising, catalogues, programs, brochures, and audiovisual documentation
- Equipment, venue rental, and project-specific administration costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Living expenses and personal costs
- Fundraising activities
- Capital expenses, studio renovation, and artwork commissions
- Student projects, tuition, prizes, and contests
- Marketing costs, publications, studio visits, and recurring group activities in the Exhibitions/Connections category
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and applicants are notified of the result later.
- If funded, the project must be completed and a final report must be submitted in Nova.
- Final reporting includes project results, a final budget, and recognition documentation.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in French through Nova.
- The form becomes available about two months before the deadline.
- Results are announced about four and a half months after the deadline.
- Successful applicants must submit a final report in Nova.
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 program offers funding of up to $15,000 to support Francophone visual arts and crafts in Ontario. It supports creation, curatorial work, exhibitions, public engagement, and related project activities.
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:
Francophone applicants in Ontario
Professional visual arts or crafts project
Application submitted in French
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects?
Research, experimentation, creation, and production of new visual arts or crafts works
Independent curatorial research and exhibition project development
Exhibitions, performances, and public presentations of visual arts or crafts work
Public engagement activities such as talks, panels, and artist residencies
Catalogues, publications, and distribution plans related to the project
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.