MAC’s accessibility financial assistance program was created to help remove financial barriers for applicants who are D/deaf or living with a disability. Learn more about MAC’s commitments to equity and diversity in our 2024-2026 Strategic Priorities and our 2024-2026 Accessibility Plan.
Financial Assistance for Applying & Reporting
If you are Deaf or living with a disability, or you represent a Deaf and disability arts/cultural group or organization, you can apply for financial assistance to help cover the costs of disability-related services to:
- create a profile in Manipogo, MAC’s Online Application System;
- write a grant application; or
- submit a final report.
Financial Assistance for Awarded Projects
If you have received or are applying for a Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) grant and are Deaf or living with a disability, or you represent a Deaf and disability arts/cultural group or organization, you can apply for financial assistance to help cover the costs of disability-related services and supports necessary to complete your project.
Office
Entrance
The Manitoba Arts Council is located at 525-93 Lombard Avenue on the fifth floor of a multi-story building.
The South entrance has two automatic doors and two sets of stairs with three steps each. The stairs have handrails. The elevator and stairwell can be reached by this entrance.
The North entrance has a ramp and two automatic doors. The elevator and stairwell can be reached without stairs by this entrance.
The door to the Manitoba Arts Council office is automatic. There is a doorbell located on the door to press for assistance.
Washrooms
There is a single stall, non-gendered washroom with locking door and handrails in the Manitoba Arts Council Office. This washroom does not have an automatic door.
There is one Female and one Male gendered washroom with handrails on the main floor of the building. These washrooms have two doors each, which are not automatic. A key must be obtained from the Manitoba Arts Council to access these washrooms.
Parking
There is street parking and a loading zone in front of the North entrance on Lombard Avenue. There is additional street parking on Lombard Avenue. There is diagonal street parking on McDermot Avenue, which is closest to the South entrance. Availability of street parking cannot be guaranteed.
For accommodation requests or questions, please call (204) 945-0263 or email our Help Desk.
MAC’s 2024-2026 Accessibility Plan
As part of MAC’s commitments to equity and accountability, the 2024-2026 Accessibility Plan outlines our commitment and plan to make MAC programs and services more accessible for all. As well, this document includes MAC’s Accessibility Standard for Customer Service, Accessibility Standard for Employment and Accessibility Standard for Information & Communications policies.
