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Grant

Ontario Arts Operating Fund

Ontario Arts Council

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Closes

Rolling, applications read as they arrive

Effort

About 4 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

This program supports Ontario-based not-for-profit arts organizations and for-profit publishers led by, working with and providing services to professional artists across arts disciplines and sectors. Operating grants are a form of sustained investment in the province's arts infrastructure. Through the Ontario Arts Operating Fund, the Ontario Arts Council aims to foster a dynamic and inclusive arts ecosystem, drive economic growth, strengthen community well-being and social cohesion, and enhance sector sustainability. The fund has multiple category-specific deadlines (Dance, Visual Arts, Literature, and Francophone Organizations at March 24, 2026; Media Arts, Multi and Inter-Arts at March 31, 2026; Music and Theatre with deadlines March 31 and September 22, 2026). New applicants may only apply in year 1 of the funding cycle for the program category most applicable to their mandate.

Who it is for

Ontario-based not-for-profit arts organizations and for-profit publishers led by, working with and providing services to professional artists.

Eligibility unconfirmed. Check the residency and nationality rules on the source before applying.

open to all

Where

Canada

When

Rolling, applications read as they arrive

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Operating grants providing sustained investment in the province's arts infrastructure; funding amount not specified on this page.

What you need to apply

  • Application through Nova (OAC's online grant application system)
  • Registration through CADAC (Canadian Arts Database / Données sur les arts au Canada)
  • Financial statements (audited, review engagement, or unaudited depending on grant request amount)
  • Financial and statistical reports submitted through CADAC before the deadline (or directly in Nova for publishing organizations)
  • Proof of sound administrative and financial management, including evidence of planning, risk management and succession strategies
  • Demonstration of community support and involvement through membership, fundraising, or volunteer involvement
  • Board of directors or advisory body documentation

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 7 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://www.arts.on.ca/grants/ontario-arts-operating-fund