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Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators
Support for developing new theatre work
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 3,000
Deadline
January 8, 2027
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators supports Ontario-based professional theatre creators and informal collectives of creators through a third-party Ontario Arts Council recommender process. It funds the creation and development of new theatre work, with grant recommendations from $1,000 to $3,000.
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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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Creation of new work
- Further development of new work
Documents Needed
- CV
- Script sample or audio/visual sample
Sources and recorded changes
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Recommender Grants updated deadlines and application details
Several recommender pages for Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators now show new application windows, updated deadlines, and revised application instructions.
Several recommender pages for Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators now show new application windows and updated deadlines, including November 19, 2026 at 1 p.m. EST, November 26, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET, December 14, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET, December 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET, and January 7, 2027 at 1 p.m. The pages also add or expand application instructions and review details, including NOVA submission requirements, supporting materials such as a CV and script or audio/visual samples, applicant limits and exclusions, project timing conditions, and, on one page, a request range up to $3,000.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario-based professional theatre creators
- Informal collectives of creators
Who is not eligible
- Organizations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Production of a play
- Workshops leading towards production
- Rehearsal
- Commissioning
- Workshopping
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Feasibility
- Artistic merit
- Project details
How to apply
- Create or update your profile in Nova.
- Complete and submit the application through Nova, OAC's online grant application system.
- Select the recommender theatre company in Nova.
Processing and Agreement
- Recommender theatre companies assess applications and submit grant recommendations to the Ontario Arts Council.
- Funding decisions are made by the recommender theatre company selected by the OAC.
- Applicants are notified by OAC through their Nova account.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators Program
What is the Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators?
Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators supports Ontario-based professional theatre creators and informal collectives of creators through a third-party Ontario Arts Council recommender process. It funds the creation and development of new theatre work, with grant recommendations from $1,000 to $3,000.
How much funding can be received?
Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is January 8, 2027.
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
Informal collectives of creators
The project must support the creation 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).
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