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TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant
Supports accessibility costs for artists in funded projects
Last Update: May 7, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2026
- Closing date : November 15, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
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.
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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 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2026
- Closing date : November 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- Projects involving Deaf artists and artists with disabilities that require support to address accessibility needs during their artistic activities.
Official resources
Eligibility
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
1
Verify eligibility and guidelines
- Review guidelines for the TAC Accessibility Grant
- Verify eligibility as a Deaf artist or an artist with disabilities
2
Choose and start main grant application
- Select another TAC grant program for application
- Begin the application process via TAC Grants Online
3
Fill Accessibility Expenses section
- Complete the Accessibility Expenses section within the main application form
- Detail accessibility needs and estimated costs
4
Complete budget with accessibility costs
- Include accessibility costs and justifications in the project budget
- Attach any supporting documentation required
5
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.
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 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.
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:
No information specific to for-profit business eligibility available.
What expenses are eligible under TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant?
Projects involving Deaf artists and artists with disabilities that require support to address accessibility needs during their artistic activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant?
You can contact Toronto Arts Council (TAO).
Where is the TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant available?
The TAO — TAC Accessibility Grant program is available the province of Ontario.