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Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations)
Funding for D/deaf and disabled artists
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 24, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $15,000 for art projects led by D/deaf artists or artists with disabilities. It supports creation, production, dissemination, artistic collaboration, mentoring, and practice development in Montréal.
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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
- Research and creation
- Production
- Production and dissemination of artistic events
- Artistic collaboration, coaching and mentoring
- Development of artistic practice
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Project budget
- CV or biographical notes
- Examples of artistic work links
- Accessibility cost quotes, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual professional D/deaf artists and artists with disabilities
- Collectives with at least one D/deaf or disabled member
- Non-profit organizations or artists’ cooperatives with D/deaf or disabled leadership or mandate
Who is not eligible
- Individuals seeking to act as promoters or organize festivals and artistic events
- Collectives incorporated as for-profit or not-for-profit companies, general partnerships, or associations
- Organizations dedicated to teaching, education, or professional training
- Artists, collectives, or organizations working exclusively in variety arts or comedy
Eligible expenses
- Project-related expenses
- Accessibility costs related to the project or application
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects completed before the Conseil’s decision
- Promotional sound recordings and music demos
- Mainly promotional projects, including video clips
- Projects focused mainly on cultural mediation or teaching
- Capital projects and specialized equipment purchases
Eligible geographic areas
- Island of Montréal
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for eligibility.
- A peer jury reviews the applications and makes a recommendation.
- Management proposes the grant amounts.
- The Board of Directors makes the final decision.
- Successful applicants must complete the required payment registration before receiving funds.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the ORORA online portal.
- Only one application is allowed per program opening.
- Support is granted as a one-time, non-recurring payment.
- The project must not be completed before the Conseil’s decision.
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 provides up to $15,000 for art projects led by D/deaf artists or artists with disabilities. It supports creation, production, dissemination, artistic collaboration, mentoring, and practice development in Montréal.
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 applicant
Based on the Island of Montréal
Project aligned with program goals
What expenses are eligible under Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations)?
Research and creation
Production
Production and dissemination of artistic events
Artistic collaboration, coaching and mentoring
Development of artistic practice
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 (CAM).
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