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Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations)
Funding for D/deaf and disabled artists
Latest source updateLast Update: July 7, 2026Latest change: The application deadline moved from June 3, 2026 to July 15, 2026, and the program contact changed to Ligia Borges with a new email address.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 7, 2026
Latest change: The application deadline moved from June 3, 2026 to July 15, 2026, and the program contact changed to Ligia Borges with a new email address.
Deadline and contact updated
The program deadline on Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities changed from June 3, 2026 at 17 h to July 15, 2026 at 17 h. The program contact also changed to Ligia Borges, with an updated email address and a revised role title from Cultural Diversity in the Arts to Equity in the Arts. The related specific-profile page for Support for D/deaf people and/or people with disabilities now reflects the same July 15, 2026 deadline, and it also shows a previously closed related program with an October 2, 2026 expiry. No visible changes were shown to eligibility, funding, or application steps in the provided excerpts.
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
July 15, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Individual professional D/deaf artists and artists with disabilities
See full eligibility
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 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- 2SLGBTQI+
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Artistic merit, including originality and quality of previous work.
- Project impact on the applicant’s development and the wider community.
- Project feasibility and realism of the proposed budget.
- For dissemination projects, audience and community outreach strategy.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create or update your ORORA profile
- Register on the ORORA portal.
- Update your profile and artistic approach information.
- Step 2: Prepare the application file
- Complete the application form.
- Attach the project description, budget, supporting documents, and any accessibility cost information.
- Step 3: Submit online via ORORA
- Send the application through the ORORA portal before the deadline.
- Make sure all required documents are included.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities (Individuals, Collectives and Organizations) Program
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 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
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) by email at iulia-anamaria.salagor@montreal.ca or by phone at 514 280-3583.
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