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Fund for Support for Access
Supplementary access support for disabled artists
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
No fixed maximum amount is stated; Canada Council staff determine the support amount. It helps cover Deaf- and disability-related services and supports needed to carry out funded activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Carrying out funded project activities with required Deaf- or disability-related supports.
- Supporting the participation of the applicant, artistic team, and invited participants in the funded project.
Documents Needed
- Account Information form
- Self-ID or Strategic Group Information form
- Applicant Profile form
- Access Support application form
- Budget form with notes or additional details
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual artists who self-identify as Deaf, disabled, or living with mental illness.
- Groups and organizations that dedicate most of their resources to supporting these communities.
Eligible expenses
- Sign language interpretation.
- Disability-related service providers, such as personal care attendants or sighted guides.
- Travel for interpreters and disability service providers traveling with the applicant.
- Note taking, writing, editing, personal coordination, and administrative support.
- Accessible formats, specialized equipment rental, and related service subscriptions.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs already eligible in the associated funding application, such as studio rental, travel and accommodation, childcare, or elder care.
- Major capital costs, including vehicles, computers, wheelchairs, or renovations.
- Daily living costs such as rent, local travel, or food.
- Per diems, and travel under 50 km for interpreters or disability service providers.
- Physical or massage therapy, general consulting beyond direct support, and costs not tied to the funded activities or incurred outside the project period.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the linked funding request
- Discuss access needs with the team responsible for the associated program.
- Confirm the access request is tied to the correct funding application or award.
- Step 2: Open the request in the portal
- Go to My Account.
- Open Applications or Funding Awards and select the relevant file.
- Click Create new Access Support request.
- Step 3: Complete the forms and budget
- Review and update the Account Information, Self-ID or Strategic Group Information, and Applicant Profile forms.
- Complete the Access Support application and budget sections.
- Add budget notes or additional details to explain the request.
- Step 4: Submit the request
- Review the declaration.
- Click Complete to submit.
- No further changes can be made after submission.
Processing and Agreement
- The request is assessed only if the associated funding application is successful.
- The support request stays linked to the main application or funding award in the portal.
- Applicants can track the request status in their account.
- If approved, the support is provided as a supplementary amount toward access-related costs.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fund for Support for Access Program
What is the Fund for Support for Access?
No fixed maximum amount is stated; Canada Council staff determine the support amount. It helps cover Deaf- and disability-related services and supports needed to carry out funded activities.
Who is eligible for the Fund for Support for Access program?
To be eligible for the Fund for Support for Access program, you must:
Linked to a Canada Council funding application or award
For Deaf- or disability-related support needs
For carrying out funded activities
What expenses are eligible under Fund for Support for Access?
Carrying out funded project activities with required Deaf- or disability-related supports.
Supporting the participation of the applicant, artistic team, and invited participants in the funded project.
Who can I contact for more information about the Fund for Support for Access?
You can contact Canada Council for the Arts (CCA).
Where is the Fund for Support for Access available?
The Fund for Support for Access program is available across Canada.
Is the Fund for Support for Access a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fund for Support for Access is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Fund for Support for Access?
Fund for Support for Access is funded by Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)