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Access Support
Those facing barriers while completing their application may request Access Support for up to $500 to assist with submitting an application. A barrier can include, but is not limited to: language, culture, physical or cognitive limitations such as those that may be considered a disability, or any similar complication that an applicant may face while completing an application. This support provides funding for specialized assistance in conveying the artists’ ideas. This could include: hiring a typist, interpreter, translator, or other type of support worker to help with submitting a clear application that accurately reflects the artist’s ideas and intentions.
Professional grant writers are not supported by this program as the support is intended for accessibility needs.
Access Support Requests
Access Support Requests:
- Are for individual artists only, not organizations.
- Must be attached to a specific application deadline and application ID (the application ID number is located under the applicant’s name once a draft application has been opened).
- Need to be submitted at least 10 business days before the application deadline.
- Forms must be filled out by both the applicant and their specified Support Person.
- Forms must be submitted by the applicant to grants@edmontonarts.ca.
- Applicants must clearly indicate the Support Person in their SmartSimple Profile so that EAC staff have permission to connect with the Support Person about the application. The Support Person must be indicated in the section of the SmartSimple Profile titled “Do you get additional assistance or support when communicating with the EAC?”
If Approved for Access Support
If approved for Access Support:
- The Applicant and Support Person will receive an email notification of approval.
- Once the application has been submitted, the Support Person specified on the request will need to submit an invoice to finance@edmontonarts.ca.
- The invoice needs to have the name of the applicant, the details of the service provided, as well as the Application ID of the relevant application.
- Finance will then reach out for further banking information in order to make a payment directly to the Support Person.
Download the Access Support Form
Download the Access Support Request Form here, and email the completed form to grants@edmontonarts.ca.