OAC Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators

Odyssey Theatre is proud to be a recommender for the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators. This program assists Ontario-based professional theatre creators and informal collectives of creators by funding them to develop new work.

Applications Open this October, 2026!

Deadline for Submissions: January. 2027

More to come……

Information from the 2025 application process…

How to Apply

1. Ensure your project falls within Odyssey’s Program Priorities:

We support writers, collaborative artists and collectives working on independent projects, as well as those who wish to have their work produced by Odyssey.

As our expertise is in physical forms of theatre including mask, clown, puppetry, Commedia dell’Arte, international forms of dance-theatre and circus arts, we prioritize applications in these fields. We also prioritize innovative projects that incorporate theatre forms from diverse cultural traditions.

Within this field, we give priority to artists who identify as members of an OAC priority group. We welcome applications from professional writers and creators of all races, cultural backgrounds, abilities, gender identities or expressions, religions and sexual orientations.

2. Decide on grant request:

Applicants can request $1,000 to $3,000. Odyssey generally awards $1,000 for a specific phase of work.

3. Ensure you meet OAC’s eligibility, allowable costs and timing criteria.

4. Prepare required documents.

5. Please send us an enquiry if you have questions about the application process.

6. Apply directly to the OAC, selecting Odyssey as a recommender.

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