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Arts Organizations in Communities and Schools: Operating │Ontario Arts Council (OAC)

January 1, 1900

Value

Varies

Description

This program supports the ongoing operations of Ontario-based, not-for-profit community-engaged arts organizations working in Ontario communities or schools.

Eligible Applicants

  • Ontario-based, not-for-profit corporations, or national not-for-profit corporations with the head office in Ontario.
  • Organizations must have:
    • at least $75,000 in total revenues for the last fiscal year, and in projected revenues for the current and requested years (for applicants not currently receiving funding from this program)
    • at least two years of sustained, regular, ongoing programming, as of the application date. If your organization does not meet this requirement, consider applying for project funding
    • a range of revenue sources
    • an active board of directors/governing body

Eligible Expenses

The program’s priorities are to support organizations that:

  • generate and host high-quality, innovative work that cultivates a rich engagement between artists and participants or communities
  • implement strategies to reduce or eliminate barriers to public engagement in the arts
  • engage Ontario artists to work with communities and schools

Deadline Date

The 'Arts Organizations in Communities and Schools: Operating' program's last application deadline was April 1, 2025. As of March 18, 2026, no new intake dates have been announced for this specific operating grant. The program is currently inactive for new applications. Please monitor the Ontario Arts Council's official website for any future announcements or changes to this program, or for information on potentially related operating funds. Visit the grant's official website to verify specific details and guidelines.

Contact

Contact Name: Adom Acheampong | Program Officer or Madeline Legg | Program Administrator

Phone Number: 416-969-7448 | 416-969-7401

E-mail Address: aacheampong@arts.on.ca | mlegg@arts.on.ca

Website: https://www.arts.on.ca/grants/arts-organizations-in-communities-and-schools-ope

Industry:

Arts and Culture, Non-Profit

Location:

Ontario

Tags:

Arts Organization

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