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Access Support Fund

Support for disability-related and mental health needs in community projects.
Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

This support funds community and individual projects that require disability-related or mental health supports, with an emphasis on promoting inclusion and accessibility. It offers a flexible, supplementary contribution to existing grants, enabling projects to effectively address specific needs and barriers faced by marginalized groups.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Implementing accessible services and accommodations for community projects.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals self-identifying as Deaf, having disabilities, or living with mental illness.
  • Groups and organizations mainly supporting these communities.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Access Support Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Access Support Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Access Support Fund?

This support funds community and individual projects that require disability-related or mental health supports, with an emphasis on promoting inclusion and accessibility. It offers a flexible, supplementary contribution to existing grants, enabling projects to effectively address specific needs and barriers faced by marginalized groups.

What expenses are eligible under Access Support Fund?

Implementing accessible services and accommodations for community projects.

Who can I contact for more information about the Access Support Fund?

You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).

Where is the Access Support Fund available?

The Access Support Fund program is available across Canada.

Is the Access Support Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Access Support Fund is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Access Support Fund?

Access Support Fund is funded by Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)

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