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TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant
Supports accessibility costs for Deaf or disabled artists
Latest source updateLast Update: July 6, 2026Latest change: The TAC Accessibility Grant page now shows expanded who-can-apply rules, clearer ineligible costs, and a more detailed eligibility description for individuals, organizations, and collectives.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 6, 2026
Latest change: The TAC Accessibility Grant page now shows expanded who-can-apply rules, clearer ineligible costs, and a more detailed eligibility description for individuals, organizations, and collectives.
TAC Accessibility Grant eligibility updated
The TAC Accessibility Grant page now shows expanded who-can-apply guidance for individuals, organizations, and collectives, including that applicants must be TAC grant recipients, still within the 2-year window from the notification letter date, and have confirmed Deaf or disabled contributors listed at the time of submission. It also adds a clearer ineligible-cost list and exception note, while the rolling deadline, the $5,000 maximum, and the access@torontoarts.org contact remain in place.
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
November 15, 2026
Opened January 1, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Grant recipients in any Toronto Arts Council discipline or strategic program
See full eligibility
Overview
The TAC Accessibility Grant provides up to $5,000 in additional funding for recipients of a Toronto Arts Council project or strategic grant in the City of Toronto. It supports accessibility accommodations for Deaf or disabled artists and key contributors working on the project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Accessibility accommodations for the artist(s) directly working on the project and directly related to the delivery of the project
Documents Needed
- Accessibility Expenses PDF with a detailed breakdown of accessibility expenses
- Project details including the associated project grant application number, list of project contributors, and summary of accessibility costs
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Grant recipients in any Toronto Arts Council discipline or strategic program
- Individuals who identify as Deaf or living with disability and/or who work with key project contributors identifying as Deaf or disabled
- Organizations and collectives with members of their artistic or leadership team who identify as Deaf or living with disability and/or who work with key project contributors identifying as Deaf or disabled
Eligible expenses
- Sign language interpretation
- Audio description
- Captioning
- Communications assistants
- Support workers or attendant care, including helpers for Elders
- Transportation
- Equipment and technology rentals
- Software licenses for the duration of the project
- Equipment, hardware and software purchases of less than $100
- Mental health supports directly related to the project
- Other supports required to meet artists’ and key project contributors’ accessibility needs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Accessibility costs for project audience members or participants
- Capital purchases, building renovations, and long-term rentals
- Artist fees
- Expenses related to artists and project contributors who are not yet confirmed as project contributors
- Support for writing a TAC grant application or final report
How to apply
- Register and submit the application on TAC Grants Online.
- Complete two separate applications when applying at the same time as a project grant: one for the project grant and one for the Accessibility Grant.
- Submit the application on an ongoing basis from January through mid-November.
- Use TAC Grants Online as the only accepted delivery method.
Processing and Agreement
- Successful applicants will receive a Letter of Understanding that details the terms and conditions of funding.
- The Letter of Understanding must be signed and uploaded to TAC Grants Online before funding can be released.
- Individual grant recipients must submit a Social Insurance Number and will receive a T4A for the grant amount.
- Successful applicants must submit a signed Declaration of Compliance with Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Legislation and City Policy.
- Changes to project contributors or project details must be reported promptly to TAC, and TAC may require full or partial repayment.
Additional information
- Applicants may receive results within 4 weeks of the notification of the associated project grant when applying concurrently.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis from January to mid-November.
- The grant is only available through TAC Grants Online and not by any other means of delivery.
- Recipients must file a final report on their associated project grant that includes information on their TAC Accessibility Grant.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant Program
What is the TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant?
The TAC Accessibility Grant provides up to $5,000 in additional funding for recipients of a Toronto Arts Council project or strategic grant in the City of Toronto. It supports accessibility accommodations for Deaf or disabled artists and key contributors working on the project.
How much funding can be received?
TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is November 15, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant program?
To be eligible for the TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant program, you must:
The applicant must be a Toronto Arts Council grant recipient.
The project must still be active and within 2 years of the notification letter date.
Artists and key contributors who are Deaf or disabled must be confirmed as participating.
What expenses are eligible under TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant?
Accessibility accommodations for the artist(s) directly working on the project and directly related to the delivery of the project
Who can I contact for more information about the TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant?
You can contact Toronto Arts Council (TAO) by email at access@torontoarts.org or by phone at 416-392-6802 x 205.
Where is the TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant available?
The TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant program is available the province of Ontario.