Learn about Application Assistance

What it is

Application Assistance helps cover costs for services that support account creation and the application or nomination process for grants and prizes. Categories include general assistance, Indigenous language translation into written English or French, and sign language interpretation and translation.

Who it is for

Individuals or lead applicants for groups who self-identify as Deaf, hard of hearing, having a disability, living with mental illness, or First Nations, Inuit or Métis facing language, geographic and/or cultural barriers.

Open to artists in Canada.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Canada”

Where

Canada

When

Rolling, applications read as they arrive

Programme dates not listed

What you get

The Canada Council for the Arts pays a service provider to help you create a portal account, complete assessor self-nomination forms, or develop and submit grant or prize applications, with maximum coverage of $100 to $2,100 depending on the type and category of assistance.

What you need to apply

• Application Assistance request form (online through portal or by email)
• For account creation assistance: name and email address of service provider
• For grant or prize assistance: name of grant or prize, brief description of project or activities, and category of support needed
• Completion of Self-ID or Strategic Group Information form in the portal to establish eligibility

How long it takes

About 2 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 4 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/application-assistance