Closed
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
This program offers up to $20,000 for theatre projects in Ontario. It supports creation, development, production, presentation, festivals, and professional theatre initiatives.
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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
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- Theatrical creation and development
- Playwriting and creation in residence
- Development workshops with public presentation
- Single theatre productions
- Festivals, presentations, conferences, and other professional theatre initiatives
Documents Needed
- Project budget
- Artist examples
- CVs, resumes or bios of key artists
- Support letters or reviews, if applicable
- Partnership agreement or host letter, where required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional theatre artists
- Ad hoc groups and collectives
- Not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Non-professional applicants
- Municipalities, colleges, and universities
- Organizations already receiving certain OAC operating grants
Eligible expenses
- Artistic fees
- Workshop and production costs
- Festival and presentation costs
- Accessibility-related costs
- Childcare and dependent care fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities taking place outside Ontario, except in the Creation category
- Amateur, pre-professional, or student projects
- French-language activities
- Tours
- Major capital expenditures, including buildings and major equipment
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by peer assessors.
- Results are released about four and a half months after the deadline.
- Applicants are notified by email and must check Nova for the decision letter.
- If approved, conditions in the notification letter must be met before payment is issued.
- Final reporting is required after the project is completed.
Additional information
- The program gives priority to Canadian work.
- Applications must be submitted in English.
- Projects can take place in any language except French.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Theatre Projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Theatre 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 Theatre Projects?
This program offers up to $20,000 for theatre projects in Ontario. It supports creation, development, production, presentation, festivals, and professional theatre initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Theatre Projects Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Theatre Projects program?
To be eligible for the Theatre Projects program, you must:
Ontario-based applicants only.
Professional theatre focus.
Must be able to receive payment.
What expenses are eligible under Theatre Projects?
Theatrical creation and development
Playwriting and creation in residence
Development workshops with public presentation
Single theatre productions
Festivals, presentations, conferences, and other professional theatre initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Theatre Projects?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at lgouveia@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7432.
Where is the Theatre Projects available?
The Theatre Projects program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the Theatre Projects?
Theatre Projects is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)