How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 5000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant?

TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant is funded by Toronto Arts Council (TAO)

What are TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant's eligibility criterias?

No information specific to for-profit business eligibility available.

TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant

Last Update: August 15, 2025

ON, Canada

Supports accessibility costs for artists in funded projects

TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $5,000

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Funds Providers

Toronto Arts Council (TAO)

Program status

Opening Soon

Overview of the TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant program

The TAC Accessibility Grant provides up to $5,000 in additional funding to support accessibility costs for artists participating in TAC-funded projects. Eligible expenses include ASL interpretation, audio description, closed captioning, communications assistance, attendant care, support workers, and specialized equipment rentals to accommodate accessibility needs.

Financing terms and conditions

Provides up to a maximum of $5,000 in additional funding to cover accessibility costs for artists incurred during the project.

Eligible projects & activities

Projects involving Deaf artists and artists with disabilities that require support to address accessibility needs during their artistic activities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 67,000

Retrofitting HVAC and lighting for energy efficiency at a print shop

$ 75,000

Installation of solar panels on local bakery rooftop

$ 95,000

Upgrading cold storage and logistics at regional food cooperative

$ 50,000

Purchasing disability-accessible equipment for community recreation center

$ 90,000

Development of mobile app for mental health support services

$ 85,000

Launching local online marketplace integrating multiple artisans’ shops

Eligibility criteria of the TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant program

The applicant must be applying for another TAC grant; the Accessibility Grant must be requested in conjunction with a main TAC grant application.
The project must involve accessibility costs for artists, such as for Deaf artists or artists with disabilities.
The applicant must complete the Accessibility Expenses section within the TAC grant application and provide the required budget details.

Who is eligible?

Artists
Organizations applying for other Toronto Arts Council (TAC) grants that include Deaf artists and artists with disabilities

Eligible expenses

ASL interpretation
Audio description
Closed captioning
Communications assistants
Attendant care, including helpers for Elders
Support workers
Equipment rentals or other supports required to meet artists’ accessibility needs

How to apply to the TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant program

Verify eligibility and guidelines

Review guidelines for the TAC Accessibility Grant
Verify eligibility as a Deaf artist or an artist with disabilities

Choose and start main grant application

Select another TAC grant program for application
Begin the application process via TAC Grants Online

Fill Accessibility Expenses section

Complete the Accessibility Expenses section within the main application form
Detail accessibility needs and estimated costs

Complete budget with accessibility costs

Include accessibility costs and justifications in the project budget
Attach any supporting documentation required

Submit application online

Submit the completed application before the deadline via TAC Grants Online
Ensure all sections, including Accessibility Expenses, are finalized
Receive a confirmation email upon successful submission

Additional information

The application deadline operates on a rolling basis, allowing submissions at any time.
Confirmation of application submission will be sent by email; applicants should check spam or junk mail folders if the confirmation is not received.
The grant can only be applied for through the TAC Grants Online platform in conjunction with another TAC grant application.

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