Market Development Travel
$2,000.00
Grant
Description:
This program supports travel undertaken to connect with presenters for the purpose of promoting the work of Ontario artists. Applicants may travel within Ontario, Canada or internationally to attend a single recognized arts marketplace or to meet with presenters. Projects should aim to build future opportunities for the work to reach new audiences.
Comments on Funding:
Grant amount(s)
Ontario: $1,000
Canada (all other provinces and territories): $1,500
United States: $1,500
Outside Canada and United States: $2,000
January 15, 2026
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. Professional artists and arts professionals who reside in Ontario and work in an artistic practice supported at OAC.
2. Ontario-based ad hoc groups and collectives working in an artistic practice supported at OAC.
3. Ontario-based incorporated not-for-profit professional arts organizations working in an artistic practice supported at OAC.
4. Ontario-based, Canadian-owned for-profit book or periodical publishers.
Application Steps:
Applicants must Complete and submit an application in Nova, OAC’s online grant application system.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. basic information about the project
2. answers to application questions
3. artistic example
4. support documents:
a. applicant’s résumé/bio or organization history
b. for travel to a recognized event: letter of invitation, proof of registration or information on how to register for the event and information about presenters in attendance
c. for travel to meet presenters: letters indicating confirmed meetings with at least two presenters
Other Things to Note:
About the author
Maurice
