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Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations)
Supports professional disabled artistic practice in Montréal
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 24, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $15,000 to support art projects by D/deaf professional artists and artists with disabilities. It funds eligible activities that promote, develop, and disseminate disabled art in Montréal, including projects led by individuals, collectives, and organizations with a relevant mandate.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 24, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
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
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Art projects that recognize and promote the professional artistic practice of D/deaf artists and artists with disabilities.
- Activities that support professional development for D/deaf and/or disabled artists and cultural workers.
- Projects led by collectives or organizations to create, produce, promote, and disseminate the art of D/deaf artists and artists with disabilities.
- Initiatives that increase the presence of D/deaf artists and artists with disabilities in Montréal’s arts scene.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- D/deaf professional artists
- Professional artists living with disabilities
- Artist collectives focused on D/deaf and/or disabled artistic practice
- Arts and culture organizations with a mandate to create, produce, promote, and disseminate the art of D/deaf artists and artists with disabilities
Eligible expenses
- Project-related expenses (up to 100% of eligible project costs)
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Accessibility costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Island of Montréal
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are processed after the submission deadline.
- The Conseil reviews applications, then the Board of Directors makes the final decision.
- A decision is typically reached eight to ten weeks after the deadline.
Additional information
- Processing time is approximately eight to ten weeks after the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations). 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 Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations)?
This program offers up to $15,000 to support art projects by D/deaf professional artists and artists with disabilities. It funds eligible activities that promote, develop, and disseminate disabled art in Montréal, including projects led by individuals, collectives, and organizations with a relevant mandate.
How much funding can be received?
Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations) Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations) program?
To be eligible for the Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations) program, you must:
D/deaf or disabled professional artists
Arts projects aligned with program objectives
Collectives/organizations with a relevant mandate
What expenses are eligible under Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations)?
Art projects that recognize and promote the professional artistic practice of D/deaf artists and artists with disabilities.
Activities that support professional development for D/deaf and/or disabled artists and cultural workers.
Projects led by collectives or organizations to create, produce, promote, and disseminate the art of D/deaf artists and artists with disabilities.
Initiatives that increase the presence of D/deaf artists and artists with disabilities in Montréal’s arts scene.
Who can I contact for more information about the Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations)?
You can contact Conseil des arts de Montréal.
Where is the Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations) available?
The Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations) is a Grant and Funding