Ontario Arts Council's Music Organizations Operating Grant Program (Canada)

Published Date: September 13, 2024

Application Deadline: October 16, 2024

Purpose

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is offering the Music Organizations Operating Grant Program to support the ongoing operations of Ontario-based not-for-profit and for-profit music organizations. Eligible organizations include:

• Opera companies
• Orchestras (including semi-professional and nationally designated youth training)
• Choral organizations (including semi-professional, community choirs, training organizations)
• Music-mandated producers and presenters (e.g., series, festivals, contemporary music organizations)

Priorities

Funding priorities include:

• Engaging Ontario and Canadian professional musicians and supporting the work of Canadian composers and songwriters.
• Supporting public access to diverse music forms and developing audiences.
• Contributing to arts education, public participation, and community involvement in the arts.
• Advancing the development of music in Ontario.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants must be Ontario-based, not-for-profit corporations or national not-for-profit corporations with a head office in Ontario. Organizations must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum revenue requirements: $75,000 for most applicants, $100,000 for opera companies, and $200,000 for orchestras.
• At least two years of sustained, regular programming.
• A range of revenue sources and an active board of directors/governing body.
• Music organizations must support Canadian music and reflect a defined artistic mandate.
• Orchestras and choral organizations must provide evidence of professional artistic leadership.
• Opera companies must focus on professional opera and produce a minimum of two operas per season.
• Music festivals must have concentrated core programming.

Ineligibility Criteria

Ineligible applicants include:

• Non-arts organizations
• Municipalities, colleges, universities, and presenting facilities
• Organizations attached to or part of religious institutions
• Entertainment/variety presenters, trade shows, and conferences
• Music competitions

Application and More Information

For more details and to apply, visit the Ontario Arts Council's Music Organizations Operating Grant Program page.