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Partnering with OAC
Strategic partnerships with OAC
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports strategic partnerships with the Ontario Arts Council for collaborative initiatives. It is intended for joint projects that share authority, risk, benefits, and resources while aligning with OAC objectives.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Joint partnership projects with OAC.
- Collaborative initiatives with shared objectives and resources.
- Single events, resources, or series of events/resources.
Documents Needed
- Brief proposal email
- Answers to the eight partnership statements
- Project outline
- Proposed timing
- Relevant strategic direction selection
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Government agencies
- Arts or non-arts organizations
Who is not eligible
- Businesses are not typically partnered with by OAC.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Alignment with OAC strategic goals.
- Potential to achieve objectives not possible alone.
- Fit with OAC partnership definition.
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm partnership fit
- Review the partnership definition and ensure the collaboration meets the stated conditions.
- Step 2: Prepare a brief proposal
- Include the organizations involved, responses to the eight statements, a project outline, proposed timing, and the relevant strategic direction(s).
- Step 3: Email OAC
- Send the proposal by email to communications@arts.on.ca.
- Step 4: Await OAC follow-up
- OAC will acknowledge receipt within two business days and may arrange a call or meeting if interested.
Processing and Agreement
- OAC acknowledges receipt within two business days.
- If interested, OAC arranges a call or meeting to discuss the proposal.
- A formal agreement is used to set the partnership terms.
Additional information
- Partnerships are limited in scope and resources.
- The partnership must align with OAC strategic goals.
- OAC typically partners with non-profit organizations and government agencies.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Partnering with OAC Program
What is the Partnering with OAC?
This program supports strategic partnerships with the Ontario Arts Council for collaborative initiatives. It is intended for joint projects that share authority, risk, benefits, and resources while aligning with OAC objectives.
Who is eligible for the Partnering with OAC program?
To be eligible for the Partnering with OAC program, you must:
Joint collaboration with OAC
Shared authority and resources
Aligned with OAC objectives
What expenses are eligible under Partnering with OAC?
Joint partnership projects with OAC.
Collaborative initiatives with shared objectives and resources.
Single events, resources, or series of events/resources.
Who can I contact for more information about the Partnering with OAC?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at communications@arts.on.ca.
Where is the Partnering with OAC available?
The Partnering with OAC program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Partnering with OAC a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Partnering with OAC is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Partnering with OAC?
Partnering with OAC is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)