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Support Fund for Accessibility Costs
Supports accessibility costs for D/deaf and disabled people
Latest source updateLast Update: July 7, 2026Latest change: The Support Fund for Accessibility Costs now shows updated contact details, and the related profile page shows deadline changes from June 3, 2026 to July 15, 2026 and from a closed listing to an October 2, 2026 expiry.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 7, 2026
Latest change: The Support Fund for Accessibility Costs now shows updated contact details, and the related profile page shows deadline changes from June 3, 2026 to July 15, 2026 and from a closed listing to an October 2, 2026 expiry.
Support Fund update: dates and contacts
The Support Fund for Accessibility Costs page now shows updated contact details for Ligia Borges, and the previous “Next opening: January 2026” notice and closed-call status text are no longer visible. On the related Support for D/deaf people and/or people with disabilities page, the visible expiry for Support for D/deaf Artists or Artists with Disabilities moved from June 3, 2026 to July 15, 2026, and Prix Opus Montréal — Inclusion and Diversity changed from Closed to an active listing expiring on October 2, 2026.
Funding available
$ 2,000
Deadline
November 18, 2026
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports accessibility costs so D/deaf or disabled people can access the Conseil des arts de Montréal’s programs and services equally. It is structured in three components for application support, Conseil-funded projects, and audience access.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
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
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Activities to support submitting a grant application or applying for a Conseil award (Component 1)
- Activities addressing accessibility needs within a project funded by the Conseil (Component 2)
- Activities addressing accessibility needs to receive audiences for a project funded by the Conseil (Component 3)
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists
- Artists’ collectives
- Arts organizations
Who is not eligible
- Individuals, collectives or organizations that are ineligible for the program for which support for accessibility costs is requested or was requested within the current year
- Artists’ collectives incorporated as a for-profit or not-for-profit company, a general partnership, or an association
- Cultural periodicals published for less than one year, publishing fewer than three issues per year, or distributed free of charge
- Organizations dedicated to teaching, education, and professional training
- Public or para-public organizations representing governments or municipal corporations
Eligible expenses
- Accessibility costs to submit a grant application or apply for a Conseil award
- Accessibility costs related to delivering a project funded by the Conseil
- Accessibility costs related to receiving audiences for a project funded by the Conseil
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to projects that directly support artists who are D/deaf or living with a disability.
- Applications are assessed for a reasonable budget.
- Applications are assessed for a direct link between the funding provided and the successful completion of the project.
- Available funds are considered in the evaluation.
- Priority is given to providing direct support to artists under Components 1 and 2.
Processing and Agreement
- The Conseil typically takes eight to ten weeks from the application date to process the application and reach a decision.
Additional information
- Applications are typically processed within eight to ten weeks from the application date.
- The program is intended to ensure equal access to the Conseil’s programs and services for people who are D/deaf or living with a disability.
- The funding is organized into three separate components that can be requested individually or together.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support Fund for Accessibility Costs Program
What is the Support Fund for Accessibility Costs?
This program supports accessibility costs so D/deaf or disabled people can access the Conseil des arts de Montréal’s programs and services equally. It is structured in three components for application support, Conseil-funded projects, and audience access.
How much funding can be received?
Support Fund for Accessibility Costs Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Support Fund for Accessibility Costs program?
To be eligible for the Support Fund for Accessibility Costs program, you must:
Artist, artists’ collective, or arts organization
Accessibility request for D/deaf or disabled people
Components 2 and 3 must relate to a Conseil-funded project
What expenses are eligible under Support Fund for Accessibility Costs?
Activities to support submitting a grant application or applying for a Conseil award (Component 1)
Activities addressing accessibility needs within a project funded by the Conseil (Component 2)
Activities addressing accessibility needs to receive audiences for a project funded by the Conseil (Component 3)
Who can I contact for more information about the Support Fund for Accessibility Costs?
You can contact Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM) by email at ligia.borges@montreal.ca or by phone at 514 280-3583.
Where is the Support Fund for Accessibility Costs available?
The Support Fund for Accessibility Costs program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Support Fund for Accessibility Costs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support Fund for Accessibility Costs is a Grant and Funding