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Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists
Materials funding for Ontario visual artists
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $500 to support Ontario-based professional Deaf artists and artists with disabilities in visual art or craft practices. Funding is for purchasing materials and supplies needed to carry out the project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
- 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
- Diversity and Inclusion
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
- Purchasing materials for visual art or craft work
Documents Needed
- Project basic information
- Answers to application questions
- Artistic examples
- Résumé or bio
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional Deaf artists
- Professional artists with disabilities
- Visual artists and craft artists in Ontario
Who is not eligible
- Full-time undergraduate students
- Full-time graduate students
Eligible expenses
- Materials and supplies for the project
- Small tools and accessibility tools
- Small-scale equipment, software, and electronics
- Shipping and delivery costs
- Childcare and dependent care fees for project participation
- Accessibility expenses for Deaf or disabled audience members and participants
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Major capital expenditures, including buildings and major equipment
- Studio set-up
- Student project materials
- Business and promotional expenses
- Commercial production line costs
- Workshop activity materials and supplies
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline through a peer assessment process
- Decisions are communicated by email and posted in Nova
- If approved, applicants must complete required Nova tasks before payment
- Funding is issued by cheque after conditions are met
- A final report is required after the project ends
Additional information
- Application support may be available for Deaf and disabled applicants.
- Final reports must be submitted in Nova.
- Recognition of OAC funding is required if funded.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists. 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 Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists?
This program provides up to $500 to support Ontario-based professional Deaf artists and artists with disabilities in visual art or craft practices. Funding is for purchasing materials and supplies needed to carry out the project.
How much funding can be received?
Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists program?
To be eligible for the Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists program, you must:
Ontario-based professional Deaf or disabled artist
Working in visual art or craft
What expenses are eligible under Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists?
Purchasing materials for visual art or craft work
Who can I contact for more information about the Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at nchorney@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7440.
Where is the Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists available?
The Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists is a Grant and Funding