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Support Fund for Accessibility Costs
Supports accessibility costs for D/deaf and disabled people
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 3, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program supports accessibility costs so people who are D/deaf or living with a disability can access the Conseil’s programs and services equally. Funding is available up to $500 (Component 1), up to 50% of the proposed budget (Component 2), and up to $2,000 (Component 3) for application support, accessibility costs for a Conseil-funded project, and accessibility costs to receive audiences for a Conseil-funded project.
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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
Timeline
- Closing date : September 3, 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
- 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)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists
- Artists’ collectives
- Arts organizations (creation/production)
- Arts organizations (specialized or multidisciplinary dissemination)
- Museums
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support Fund for Accessibility Costs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support Fund for Accessibility Costs. 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 Fund for Accessibility Costs?
The program supports accessibility costs so people who are D/deaf or living with a disability can access the Conseil’s programs and services equally. Funding is available up to $500 (Component 1), up to 50% of the proposed budget (Component 2), and up to $2,000 (Component 3) for application support, accessibility costs for a Conseil-funded project, and accessibility costs to receive audiences for a Conseil-funded project.
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, collective, or arts organization
Accessibility needs for D/deaf or disabled people
Some components require 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.
Where is the Support Fund for Accessibility Costs available?
The Support Fund for Accessibility Costs program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Support Fund for Accessibility Costs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support Fund for Accessibility Costs is a Grant and Funding
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