It Has Been Extremely Difficult for Writers, Artists, Musicians, Directors

It has been extremely difficult for writers, artists, musicians, directors, producers, and performers of colour to receive grants from arts councils and government agencies because

A) They usually don't submit their applications in a proper or timely manner
B) Usually have very little to contribute to the larger Canadian society in terms of cultural knowledge or value
C) They tend to focus exclusively on minority issues that are not appealing to mainstream Canadians
D) They are perceived to be unable to meet Eurocentric aesthetic standards
E) Of the lack of diversity on funding boards in these same councils and agencies