Access Support

Description

Please note: The Access Support Program is not a stand-alone program and can only be applied for jointly with a BC Arts Council grant application, or after receiving approval for a BC Arts Council grant (also known as the “associated grant”).

Access Support provides an additional contribution towards costs for specific accessibility services and supplies, rental equipment, and other supports required to carry out a project funded by the BC Arts Council (referred to as the “associated grant”).

Download the Access Support Program Guidelines (PDF)

Download the Access Support Program Guidelines (Word)

Download the Access Support Application Preview (Word)

Review the Program Guidelines to learn about:

  • How to apply
  • Who can apply
  • Eligible projects and expenses
  • Exclusions
  • Grant amounts
  • What is needed for the application, including support materials
  • How applications will be assessed

Please review the Program Guidelines before contacting the Program Advisor.

How to Make a Request

1. Contact the Accessibility Coordinator to discuss requests and any Access Supports required.
2. Submit a description of the barriers being encountered, the supports and solutions needed to carry out the project, and an appropriate budget within the associated grant application in the online Grant Management System (GMS)

Reporting for Persons With Disabilities (PWD) Benefit

BC Arts Council grants are considered income by the of BC Employment and Assistance programs (BCEA), which may include the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) benefit. While exemptions exist, for example for student funding, there is no blanket exemption for BCAC grants.

If you receive PWD benefit, you are required to report all grant amounts in the monthly report form, including those that are not deducted from disability assistance. Contact the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction at 1-866-866-0800 to discuss.

Contact Us – We are here to help!

Accessibility Coordinators:
For Organizations: Clayton Baraniuk | 250-978-9839 | Clayton.Baraniuk@gov.bc.ca
For Individuals: Nicola Dunne | 778-405-4007 | Nicola.Dunne@gov.bc.ca