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Town of Oakville — Community Grants
Arts funding for Oakville organizations
Latest source updateLast Update: July 14, 2026Latest change: The Cultural Grants page now references the 2026 organizational cycle, 2027 as the next application year, and updated 2026 organization grantee awards.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 14, 2026
Latest change: The Cultural Grants page now references the 2026 organizational cycle, 2027 as the next application year, and updated 2026 organization grantee awards.
Cultural Grants updated for 2026/2027
The Cultural Grants page now shows the 2026 organizational cycle as closed and says funding for 2027 is the next application year, replacing the earlier 2025/2026 references. The 2026 organization grantees list and award amounts were also updated on the page. A new Grant Recognition Guidelines link was added in the grants menu, and the applicant information pages for organizations and individuals/collectives now point to newer supporting material. Contact details and the core application instructions appear unchanged.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
October 31, 2025
Location
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Oakville Cultural Grants supports qualified not-for-profit arts organizations through the Oakville Arts Council on behalf of the Town of Oakville. The program funds day-to-day artistic and administrative costs, one-time projects, and related programming expenses for local arts groups.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Oakville
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operating activities for day-to-day artistic and administrative work.
- One-time arts and cultural projects.
- Workshops or symposia.
- Special equipment projects, including technology.
- Incorporating.
Documents Needed
- Audited or approved financials for the last completed year.
- The budget document that accompanies the application.
- Profit and loss statements.
- Balance sheets.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Duly constituted arts/cultural not-for-profit organizations
- Organizational members of the Oakville Arts Council
Who is not eligible
- Individual artists
- For-profit businesses
- Social enterprises
- The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, Oakville Museum, Oakville Galleries, The Oakville Historical Society, the Oakville Public Library, and the Oakville Arts Council
- Organizations that received funding in the previous year and did not submit a Final Report
Eligible expenses
- Day-to-day artistic and administrative expenses such as insurance, rent, artistic or administrative fees or salaries, marketing, printing, and office supplies.
- Programming expenses such as costuming, risers, purchase of music, and framing.
- One-time project costs such as arts and cultural events, workshops or symposia, special equipment including technology, and incorporating.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Touring outside of Oakville.
- Travel to conferences or competitions.
- Bursaries.
- Scholarships.
Selection criteria
- Clarity and conciseness of the application.
- Programming that is accessible and connects to the needs of the Oakville community.
- Collaboration and accountability.
- Sound fiscal management and oversight.
- Diverse revenue streams and fiscal sustainability.
How to apply
- Become a subscriber or member of the Oakville Arts Council to receive grant deadline information.
- Attend the annual information session, usually held in June.
- Review the eligibility criteria.
- Create an account in the grants portal at oac.amsnetwork.ca.
- Complete the application when it becomes available.
- Submit all requested documentation by the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Organizations that received funding in the previous year must complete a Final Report before applying for the coming year.
- The committee reviews the Final Report and issues a letter outlining the decision.
- If funding is approved, the organization receives a grant letter outlining expectations and obligations, and the letter of agreement must be signed and returned before funds are released.
- Grantees are expected to report statistical data, financial reporting, and governance.
- Failure to submit a report renders current and future applications ineligible.
Additional information
- The Cultural Grants Program has been administered at arm's length by the Oakville Arts Council on behalf of the Town of Oakville since 1989.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Town of Oakville — Community Grants Program
What is the Town of Oakville — Community Grants?
Oakville Cultural Grants supports qualified not-for-profit arts organizations through the Oakville Arts Council on behalf of the Town of Oakville. The program funds day-to-day artistic and administrative costs, one-time projects, and related programming expenses for local arts groups.
How much funding can be received?
Town of Oakville — Community Grants Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Town of Oakville — Community Grants program?
To be eligible for the Town of Oakville — Community Grants program, you must:
Duly constituted arts/cultural not-for-profit organizations
Active board of directors or executive committee
Open membership and public attendance
What expenses are eligible under Town of Oakville — Community Grants?
Operating activities for day-to-day artistic and administrative work.
One-time arts and cultural projects.
Workshops or symposia.
Special equipment projects, including technology.
Incorporating.
Who can I contact for more information about the Town of Oakville — Community Grants?
You can contact Town of Oakville by email at bernadette@oakvillearts.com or by phone at 8446252787.
Where is the Town of Oakville — Community Grants available?
The Town of Oakville — Community Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Town of Oakville — Community Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Town of Oakville — Community Grants is a Grant and Funding