Fund for Support for Access

• The applicant must be an individual artist who self-identifies as Deaf, disabled, or living with mental illness, or a group/organization that dedicates most of its resources to supporting these communities.
• The request must be tied to a project that has received funding through a Canada Council for the Arts program.
• The support measures requested must be specifically required to carry out the funded project activities.

Who is eligible?

• Individual artists who self-identify as Deaf
• Individual artists who self-identify as disabled
• Individual artists who self-identify as living with mental illness
• Groups and organizations that dedicate most of their resources to supporting Deaf, disabled, or mental health communities

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

• Accessibility services and support measures required to carry out the funded project

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

• Contact the team responsible for the Canada Council program linked to your related funding request.
• Discuss the support measures required for your situation to carry out the funded activities.

• Request Support for Access either at the same time as the related funding request, or after the related funding has been awarded.
• Ensure the request is submitted before you file the final report for the related project.

• Access Support can be requested at the same time as the related funding request or at any time after the related funding has been approved, up until the final report is submitted.
• The amount of support is determined by Canada Council for the Arts staff.