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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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OAC — Accessibility Fund: Project Support. 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 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.