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OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support
Accessibility support for OAC project recipients
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2025
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $5,000 per project to help cover accessibility barriers during an OAC-funded project. It supports eligible accessibility-related costs such as transportation, interpretation, assistive technology, and other project-related supports.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2025
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
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
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Accessibility support for completing an OAC-funded project
- Accessibility support during project creation, rehearsal, or production
Documents Needed
- Project grant application reference
- Accessibility barrier description
- Accessibility expense breakdown
- Optional service quotes
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals who identify as Deaf or have a disability
- Ad hoc groups and collectives
- Incorporated not-for-profit organizations serving Deaf artists and artists with disabilities
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without an associated OAC project grant
- Organizations not led by Deaf or disability-identifying board or staff members
Eligible expenses
- Transportation and travel costs
- Equipment and device rentals
- Accessible software and hardware costs
- Sign language interpretation and communication supports
- Personal support worker or attendant care
- Counselling directly related to the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Major capital expenditures and major equipment purchases
- Artist fees
- Medication and hearing aids
- Ongoing or unrelated counselling services
- Accessibility supports for audience members, workshop participants, or learners
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your Nova profile
- Create or update your Nova profile
- Confirm you have an associated project grant application in Nova
- Step 2: Open the related project application
- Open the project grant application linked to your accessibility costs
- Go to the Accessibility Fund section
- Step 3: Request accessibility support
- Click the Request Project Accessibility Support button
- Complete the application questions and expense breakdown
- Add optional service quotes if available
- Step 4: Submit in Nova
- Submit the application through Nova
- Wait for the result through the Nova process
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission in Nova
- Applicants are notified within eight weeks in some cases
- If the associated project grant is withdrawn or unsuccessful, this application is withdrawn too
- Final reporting must be completed after funding is received
Additional information
- Applications are accepted year-round until the budget is spent.
- The program is tied to an associated OAC project grant.
- Information in the request is confidential and not shared with project assessors.
- Final reporting is required in Nova.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support Program
What is the OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support?
This program provides up to $5,000 per project to help cover accessibility barriers during an OAC-funded project. It supports eligible accessibility-related costs such as transportation, interpretation, assistive technology, and other project-related supports.
How much funding can be received?
OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support program, you must:
Associated OAC project grant
Deaf or disability-identifying applicant
Project-related accessibility needs
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support?
Accessibility support for completing an OAC-funded project
Accessibility support during project creation, rehearsal, or production
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at nchorney@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7440.
Where is the OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support available?
The OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support program is available the province of Ontario.