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Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists
Materials support for Ontario visual artists
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides materials funding for Ontario-based professional Deaf artists and artists with disabilities working in visual art or craft. Support is for materials, small tools, accessibility tools, small-scale equipment, software, electronics, shipping, delivery, childcare, dependent care, and accessibility costs.
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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
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchasing materials for visual art or craft work
Documents Needed
- Application answers
- Artistic examples
- Supporting documents
- Nova profile
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
What is the Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists?
This program provides materials funding for Ontario-based professional Deaf artists and artists with disabilities working in visual art or craft. Support is for materials, small tools, accessibility tools, small-scale equipment, software, electronics, shipping, delivery, childcare, dependent care, and accessibility costs.
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 Deaf or disabled artist
Visual art or craft practice
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