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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is OAC's definition of a professional artist?

  • Individual Applicants
    If you are an individual applying for an OAC grant, you must be recognized as a professional practicing artist by other artists working in the same field, have completed basic training (formal or informal) in your field(s), spend a significant amount of time practicing your art and seek payment for your work. OAC does not fund students.

  • Organizational Applicants
    Organizations applying for an OAC grant must be actively producing or helping bring the work of professional Ontario artists to communities.  Organizations may apply for grants to present and/or produce specific projects, for touring activities, or for annual activity. Organizations requesting operating funding must be not-for-profit and have been in existence for at least two years.

2. What is the waiting period to learn whether or not I have have received a grant?

  • Jury/advisory panel results will be sent to you by mail approximately 3-5 months after the deadline. We are unable to provide you with jury results or the names of jurors over the telephone.

3. What is OAC's deadline policy?

  • Note: Always call OAC to confirm the deadline date in advance. All applications postmarked (by Canada Post or a courier company) no later than the deadline date will be accepted. Applications may also be hand-delivered to OAC offices on the 5th floor of 151 Bloor Street West, Toronto. After 5 pm on the deadline day, applicants may leave their application packages with building security until 8 pm. Applications must be complete (photocopied and collated) before they are dropped off. We are unable to accept faxed or emailed copies of applications. Late applications will be returned to you by mail.

4. What are the tax implications of receiving a grant?

5. Is OAC part of the government?