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Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators
Support for new theatre work development
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 3,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides $1,000 to $3,000 for Ontario theatre creators to develop new work. Applications are made through Nova and reviewed by designated theatre recommender organizations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop a new product or service
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of new theatre work
- Further development of new theatre work
Documents Needed
- CV
- Application answers in Nova
- Artistic examples, if requested
- Support documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional theatre artists in Ontario
- Ad hoc groups and collectives with a majority of Ontario residents
Who is not eligible
- Organizations
- Non-professional applicants
- Employees or board members of the recommending theatre organization
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Workshop costs, unless the workshop is for creation
- Productions
- Activities in French
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the recommender organization
- Recommendations are then reviewed by OAC for eligibility
- Applicants are notified by email and can view results in Nova
- Approved applicants must acknowledge the notification letter in Nova
- Grant cheques are sent by regular mail
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators. 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 Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators?
This program provides $1,000 to $3,000 for Ontario theatre creators to develop new work. Applications are made through Nova and reviewed by designated theatre recommender organizations.
How much funding can be received?
Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators program?
To be eligible for the Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators program, you must:
Ontario-based professional theatre creators
Ad hoc groups mainly in Ontario
Application through a recommender
What expenses are eligible under Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators?
Creation of new theatre work
Further development of new theatre work
Who can I contact for more information about the Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at lgouveia@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7432.
Where is the Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators available?
The Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators is a Grant and Funding