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Media Artists Creation Projects

From Ontario Arts Council

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Until this program opens in Nova , the Ontario Arts Council’s online granting system, program information may change. This includes deadline dates and specific information on eligibility. Be sure to visit this page after the program opens in Nova , but before starting your application.

Amount
Up to $300,000
Who can apply
Individual artists
Where you must live
Ontario
Art forms
Media arts
Application fee
Not stated
Kind
Grant
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What is offered

Money to you

  • Emerging: $10,000 maximum
  • Mid-Career & Established: $40,000 maximum

In the funder's words, from their page, read September 26, 2026.

Eligibility

Directors/principal media artists who: reside in Ontario have completed the requisite number of independent works for their applicant type (emerging, mid-career or established – see Definitions) are taking their own initiative and making their own decisions about the work to be created work with or without a producer hold copyright over the proposed work Contracts with producers or other funders must not require that the artist give up such control, even if they are arranged after confirmation of OAC support. Read the Guide to OAC Project Programs for more eligibility information.

What to send

You must provide a letter from the department head stating your proposed project is not a part of your academic program.

Checked against the funder's page, September 26, 2026.

Source: https://www.arts.on.ca/grants/media-artists-creation-projects (opens in a new tab). Our research read it on September 26, 2026.

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