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OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation
Operating support for Francophone artist organizations
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : April 3, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centres in Ontario. It provides operating support for visual arts, media arts, and crafts activities that produce or present quality work to audiences and participants.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : April 3, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- From $ 75,000 to $ 75,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Ongoing operation of Francophone self-managed artist organizations and centres
- Producing visual arts, media arts, and crafts work
- Presenting work to audiences and participants
Documents Needed
- Application form responses
- Financial and statistical data through CADAC
- Most recent financial statements
- Artistic examples
- Supporting materials
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Francophone self-managed artist organizations
- Francophone self-managed artist centres
- Visual arts organizations
- Media arts organizations
- Craft organizations
Who is not eligible
- Non-arts organizations
- Municipalities
- Colleges and universities
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission in Nova.
- Applicants are notified of the funding decision about five months later.
- Financial and statistical reports must be submitted through CADAC by the deadline.
Additional information
- All applications must be submitted in French.
- Applications are submitted through Nova and financial/statistical reports through CADAC.
- New applicants can apply only in Year 1 of a multi-year cycle.
- Funding decisions are announced about five months after the deadline.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation. 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, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation?
This program supports French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centres in Ontario. It provides operating support for visual arts, media arts, and crafts activities that produce or present quality work to audiences and participants.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation program, you must:
Ontario non-profit organization
At least two years of programming
French-language application required
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation?
Ongoing operation of Francophone self-managed artist organizations and centres
Producing visual arts, media arts, and crafts work
Presenting work to audiences and participants
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at none or by phone at 416-961-1660.
Where is the OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation available?
The OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation?
OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)