2026/27
OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS

PURPOSE:

To assist theatre creators to develop new work.

SUBMISSIONS OPEN:

Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE:

Tuesday, December 29, 2026, 1 p.m. EST

THE PROGRAM:

The Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators program is OAC’s third-party recommender program of grants to theatre creators. Under this program, a number of Ontario theatre companies are given the opportunity to recommend professional Ontario-based theatre creators for grants from the OAC. Apply to GLA as a recommender for your theatre projects! GLA will assess applications for new work from theatre artists and recommend up to 10 applications to the OAC for funding in 2026/27.

PRIORITIES:

Green Light Arts welcomes traditional and non-traditional contemporary projects that inspire critical thinking and present a theme or idea in a bold, new, and exciting way.

ELIGIBILITY:

The program is open to professional theatre artists and ad hoc groups/collectives composed of a majority of Ontario residents. Organizations are not eligible in this program. Nova (OAC's online grant application system) will ensure that applicants are Ontario residents and have no outstanding reports due to OAC.

Nova will also check that the maximum number of applications is not exceeded. The maximum number of applications that can be submitted to multiple recommenders is FIVE.

The program is not intended to accommodate some kinds of activities that the Theatre Projects program does, including workshops leading towards production, rehearsal, or production.

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR GLA TO RECOMMEND:

We have $7,000 to recommend in 2026-2027 on behalf of the OAC. The minimum we recommend is $1,000 and the maximum is $3,000.

CONTACT:

Matt White, Artistic Director
Email: matt@greenlight-arts.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

http://www.arts.on.ca/grants/recommender-grants-for-theatre-creators 

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Apply through NOVA (OAC's online grant application system)

You will be asked to submit the following items:

• C.V. (mandatory)

• Script Sample

• Audio/Visual

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION:

Did you know that you can receive more than one Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators grant in any one program year?

Remember, you can apply to different Recommenders up to 5 times each year! Click here for a list of other Recommenders through the OAC website.

Please note that OAC is subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The confidentiality of the creators, their applications and support materials will be kept at all times.