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Support Fund for Accessibility Costs

Supports accessibility costs for D/deaf and disabled people

Offered by
Conseil des arts de Montréal (CAM)
Official source: artsmontreal.org

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Funding available
$ 2,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
November 18, 2026
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Artists
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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.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$2,000
Maximum share of project costs
50%
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Montreal
  • Montréal
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Persons with Disabilities
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Culture and Arts, Diversity and Inclusion

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Support Fund update: dates and contacts

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.

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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.

Official source: artsmontreal.org
July 7, 2026

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

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)

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

ligia.borges@montreal.ca
514 280-3583

Official sources

Support Fundfor Accessibility Costs

Application portal

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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.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program is November 18, 2026.

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?

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

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.