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Artists with a disability
Support for artists with disabilities
Last Update: May 12, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Offers support for artists and writers with disabilities in CALQ programs. It helps cover accessibility-related expenses for preparing applications and completing funded projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
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
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preparing and drafting a grant application
- Producing a grant usage report
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Writers
- Curators in select disciplines
Who is not eligible
- Applicants whose main project is not eligible under the selected CALQ program
- People who do not face disability-related barriers
Eligible expenses
- Support person or assistant fees
- Sign language interpretation and transcription
- Travel costs for support personnel
- Adapted equipment rental or purchase
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses not linked to disability-related accessibility needs
- Costs outside the supported CALQ project
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Eligibility under the main CALQ program
- Supporting documents for disability-related needs
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the main application
- Confirm the project meets the chosen program rules.
- Gather invoices for support services.
- Step 2: Complete the assistance section
- Fill in the disability assistance section of the application.
- Step 3: Submit together
- Submit the aid request at the same time as the main application.
- Step 4: Receive the decision
- CALQ reviews the request internally.
- Payment is issued if the main application is eligible.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed internally by CALQ staff.
- Eligible applications receive financial support.
- The board of directors makes the final decision.
- Payment is made in a single instalment after the main application result.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through Nova.
- Application support may be requested in advance.
- Final reports are required after funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Artists with a disability Program
What is the Artists with a disability?
Offers support for artists and writers with disabilities in CALQ programs. It helps cover accessibility-related expenses for preparing applications and completing funded projects.
How much funding can be received?
Artists with a disability Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Artists with a disability program?
To be eligible for the Artists with a disability program, you must:
Eligible for CALQ
Disability-related barriers
Main application required
What expenses are eligible under Artists with a disability?
Preparing and drafting a grant application
Producing a grant usage report
Who can I contact for more information about the Artists with a disability?
You can contact Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) by email at nchorney@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7440.
Where is the Artists with a disability available?
The Artists with a disability program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Artists with a disability a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Artists with a disability is a Grant and Funding