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Applicant Accessibility Support Fund and Recipient Accessibility Support Fund
Accessibility support for FACTOR applicants and recipients
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This support fund helps applicants and recipients cover accessibility-related assistance for FACTOR applications and funded projects. Up to $500 per applicant per fiscal year is available for the applicant fund, and up to $5,000 per fiscal year per project is available for recipient accessibility costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creating user, applicant, and artist profiles in the FACTOR portal.
- Completing and submitting an application.
- Completing and submitting a completion for an approved project.
Documents Needed
- Request details for the assistance needed.
- Name of the service provider to be hired.
- Amount being requested.
- Written contract with the service provider.
- Invoice or receipts and proof of payment, for recipient requests.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Applicants who self-identify as having a disability.
- Artists and staff of music companies connected to the project, for recipient support.
Who is not eligible
- Service providers who are related parties.
Eligible expenses
- Help with profiles, applications, and project completion submissions.
- Accessibility-related project costs such as sign language interpretation, support workers, guide or visual describers, equipment rental, and accessible format conversion.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Day-to-day living supports not directly tied to the funded project.
- Capital costs, including equipment purchases.
- Costs already supported by other public funders.
Processing and Agreement
- Requests are reviewed by FACTOR after you contact your Project Coordinator or Program Administrator.
- For applicant support, FACTOR confirms its contribution within five business days if you are eligible.
- For recipient support, requests can be made after accepting FACTOR’s funding offer.
- Payment is made by direct deposit to the service provider after the work is completed.
Additional information
- Applicants should contact FACTOR at least six weeks before applying.
- A Project Coordinator will confirm eligibility within five business days.
- A written contract with the service provider is required.
- The service provider must invoice FACTOR directly.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Applicant Accessibility Support Fund and Recipient Accessibility Support Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Applicant Accessibility Support Fund and Recipient Accessibility 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 Applicant Accessibility Support Fund and Recipient Accessibility Support Fund?
This support fund helps applicants and recipients cover accessibility-related assistance for FACTOR applications and funded projects. Up to $500 per applicant per fiscal year is available for the applicant fund, and up to $5,000 per fiscal year per project is available for recipient accessibility costs.
How much funding can be received?
Applicant Accessibility Support Fund and Recipient Accessibility Support Fund Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Applicant Accessibility Support Fund and Recipient Accessibility Support Fund program?
To be eligible for the Applicant Accessibility Support Fund and Recipient Accessibility Support Fund program, you must:
Applicants with disabilities
FACTOR-related application support
Accessibility costs tied to approved projects
What expenses are eligible under Applicant Accessibility Support Fund and Recipient Accessibility Support Fund?
Creating user, applicant, and artist profiles in the FACTOR portal.
Completing and submitting an application.
Completing and submitting a completion for an approved project.
Who can I contact for more information about the Applicant Accessibility Support Fund and Recipient Accessibility Support Fund?
You can contact Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTR) by email at info@factor.ca or by phone at 877-696-2215 ext. 200.
Where is the Applicant Accessibility Support Fund and Recipient Accessibility Support Fund available?
The Applicant Accessibility Support Fund and Recipient Accessibility Support Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Applicant Accessibility Support Fund and Recipient Accessibility Support Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Applicant Accessibility Support Fund and Recipient Accessibility Support Fund is a Grant and Funding