Access Support Program

Who can apply

The Access Support program is designed to provide supplemental funding to successful grant recipients who identify specific disability-related supports that are needed to carry out their proposed activities.

Artists who self-identify as Deaf, having disabilities or living with mental illness may apply for additional funds to cover expenses for specific services and supports including, but not limited to: the hiring of Sign language interpreters or personal attendants; the rental of specialized equipment; or disability-related transportation and accommodation costs.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCY

In order to be eligible for artsnb funding, an applicant must:

1. Be a Canadian citizen, have an affiliation with a First Nation on Turtle Island, be a permanent resident of Canada or have an application for permanent resident in process, and;
2. Have resided in New Brunswick for at least one year (12 months) prior to the application deadline.

PROFESSIONAL ARTIST CRITERIA

Applicants for all artsnb grant programs except Arts Scholarships must meet the definition of a professional artist given below:

COMPLETED PROJECTS AND FINAL REPORTS

Eligible applicants are those who:

1. Have completed any projects previously funded under the same program or program component to which they are applying; and
2. Do not have an overdue Final Report for any project funded by artsnb.