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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
Documents Needed
- Invoices for support services
- Application form section for disability assistance
- Main grant application or candidacy
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Artists with a disability. 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 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