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Compilation of useful research and reports related to young artists from equity-deserving communities in Toronto Highlighted Reports Visions: Future of Funding (2025) Investigating the Impacts of COVID-19 Among LGBTQ2S Youth Experiencing Homelessness (2021) Canada’s First State of Youth Report: For Youth, With Youth, By Youth- The Government of Canada (2021) National Arts and Culture Impact Survey (NACIS) (2020) I Lost My Gig: Impacts of COVID-19 on Canadian Artists and Independent Cultural Workers (2020) Unfunded: Black Communities Overlooked by Canadian Philanthropy- Network for the Advancement of Black Communities and Carleton University’s Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership program (2020) What is the Evidence on the Role of the Arts in Improving Health and Well-Being? (2019) Unequal City: The Hidden Divide Among Toronto’s Children and Youth (2017) The Opportunity Equation in the Greater Toronto Area: An Update on Neighbourhood Income Inequality and Polarization (2017) First Peoples, Second Class Treatment: The Role of Racism in the Health and Wellness of Indigenous Peoples in Canada (2015) Transforming Communities Through the Arts by TAF (2013) The Youth Arts Landscape in Toronto (2013) Arts Engagement and Quality of Life by Sketch (2013) Letting Youth In- Youth Workers Talk Space by the City of Toronto (2013) Self Care DIY (2012) New Connections- Arts and the Settlement Process in Toronto by NAN (2011) Emergence of the Youth-Led Sector (2010) The Art of Social Innovation (2010) The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle by Stanford University (2009) Cultivating Demand For The Arts (2008) GYC- From the Roots Up Report (2006) Under-Voiced Voices Report (2006) GYC- Youth on Youth Report (2005) Research Developers and Databases The Fraser Institute Social Planning Toronto Maytree Foundation The Wellesley Institute Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Tamarack Institute United Way City of Toronto Research and Reports TDSB Research, Reports, and Links Ontario Creates Research Library Focus on Youth- Arts Programmi ng and Policy Research and reports

Compilation of useful LGBTQ2S+ resources. Lgbtq2s+ resources General Information and Resources ArtReach’s Pro Homo Toolkit ArtReach’s Inside the Kaleidoscope Toolkit Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Information Send the Right Message Native Youth Sexual Health Network Understandi ng Gender and Sexual Orientation CANVAS Action Arts How Your Organization Can Show Up For Queer Trans People of Colour (QTPOC) Radical Copywriter (A Guide for Writing About Trans People) Sex and U- LGBTTQ+ Information The Pink Pages Directory The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity SexualityAndDisability.org Healthcare Services LGBT Youthline Hassle-Free Clinic Asian Community AIDS Services Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention Sherbourne Health Centre Rainbow Health Ontario Service Provider Directory Trans Healthcare Services Toronto HIV/ AIDS Network Toronto Healthline Resource List Suppo rts / Services The 519 Toby’s Place Trans Lifeline Access Alliance Resources The It Gets Better Proje ct Toronto PFLAG Pride at Work LGBTQ and New to Canada? CTYS- LGBTQ2S Resources & Services Arts and Culture Buddies in Bad Times Theatre Glad Day Bookshop Inside Out LGBT Film Festival Lambda Literary Pride Toronto Proud FM Toronto Public Library LGBT Collection ILL NANA/ DiverseCity Dance Company YoHomo Bricks and Glitter Inside Out Pink Triangle Press Community One Foundation

Find relevant branding and marketing resources. branding + Marketing resources Branding 101 ArtReach’s Branding 101 Toolkit The Role of Brand in the Non-Profit Sector 5 Smart Brand Strategies for Non-Profits The 6 Keys to Effective Non-Profit Branding How Nonprofit Branding Strengthens Impact Creating a Brand for Your Non-Profit Artist Branding and Marketing Branding and Self Promotion for Artists 101 How to Write an Artist Statement Branding 101 for Artists How to Brand Your Instagram Account: A Guide for Artists Branding Tips for Musicians Cultivating Your Brand as an Artist 10 Ways an Artist Can Market Their Art Branding Ways to Unsuccessfully Market Yourself as an Artist Marketing 101 Marketing Lessons for Non-Profits AVNU Marketing Series Marketing Series #1- Business Basics Marketing Series #2- Capturing Content Marketing Series #3- Starting Social Marketing Series #4- Press Prep Marketing Series #5- Marketing Magic Marketing Is Not Fundraising 10 Marketing Ideas for Non-Profits Content Marketing for Online Donations

Access the online forms for ArtReach grantees' final reporting requirements ArtReach grantees are required to complete a short final report to close their grant file. Please click on your grant stream below to access the online form Please note that if you do not complete and submit a fin al report, you will not be able to apply for future ArtReach or Toronto Arts Council grants community arts program grant artist creation project grant Questions? Email: grants@artreach.org

Find a compilation of housing resources for folks living in Toronto Housing resources General Housing Supports City of Toronto Resources Toronto Community Housing Street Voices Directory The Salvation Army Housing Supports Toronto Central Health Line Resource List Indigenous Housing Native Child and Family Services Anduhyaun Shelter Nekenaan Second Stage Housing Aboriginal Housing Support Centre Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto Wigwamen Housing for Individuals Living with Physical or Mental Illness Progress Place Canadian Mental Health Association Housing Supports The Access Point Fife House Fred Victor Centre Youth Housing Eva’s Phoenix Covenant House Horizon’s For Youth Youth Without Shelter Yonge Street Mission Turning Point Youth Services Youthlink H ousing for People with Disabilities S upportive Housing in Toronto (Resource List) Community Living Toronto PACE Supportive Housing Centre for Independent Living Toronto Bob Rumball Centre of Excellence for the Deaf Hou sing for Women Nellie’s Sistering Street Haven Red Door Family Shelter Women’s Habitat Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter YWCA Women’s Shelters North York Women’s Shelter Elizabeth Fry

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Find a compilation of useful human resources guides. HR resources General HR Tools and Resources The Role of Human Resources in the Workplace HR Tools Charity Village Tools for Human Resources Nonprofit Organizations, and Human Resources Management Building a Strong Team Effective Teambuilding 5 Tips for Developing Nonprofit Staffing Roles from Scratch Building High-Performance Teams Why Team Building Doesn’t Work & How You CAN Build Your Team ArtReach's Conflict Resolution and Mediation Resources Page Managing Conflicts of Interest Risk Management Risk Management 101 A Call for Nonprofit Risk Management How to Complete a Risk Ass essment Non Profit Risk Management Centre Resources HR P olicy Confidentiality Form Template Whistleblower Protectio ns for Nonprofits HR Policy Development Conflict and Complaint Resolution Policy Putting it in Writing: Getting Started with Policies and Procedures Creating an HR Employee Handbook Sample: H R Policy 1 Sample: HR Policy 2 Hiring Practices Hiring People with Disabilities: Recruiting with AODA Accessibility in Mind Hiring an d Orientation Process Guidelines Questio ns for Reference Checks Recruitment 101 Job Posting Template Employee Contract Template Sample Artist C ontract Employee Benefits (for Non-Profits and Charities) Employee Benefits Program (for member organizations of the Ontario Non Profit Network) Humi OASSIS The Arts and Entertainment Plan

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Find relevant financial management resources here. Financial management resources Bookkeeping and Accounting Nonprofit Accounting Beginner’s Guide and Key Financial Statements 7 Best Free Nonprofit Accounting Software Nonprofit Accounting Essentials: A Comprehensive Guide and Best Practices Financial Policies Financial Policy Guidelines and Example 6 Must Have Financial Policies for Associations and Non Profit Financial Strategy 7 Common Financial Mistakes Nonprofits Make (And How to Avoid Them) Writing a Financial Strategy 5 Steps to Building Financial Resilience at Your Non-Profit Building a Sustainable Financial Model for Your Nonprofit For Social Enterprises: The Four Lenses Strategic Framework Budget Management Nonprofit Budgeting 101 Budgeting and Cashflows Preparing Your Budget Budgeting: Who to Involve, How to Assess It, and Dealing With Uncertainty Propel Non-Profit: Financial Management Templates Budgeting for Non-Profits Nonprofit Budget Templates Budgeting: A 10-Step Checklist Your Nonprofit’s Budget: A Window to Finding Your Priorities Financial Management for Events How to Create Your Event Budget The Complete Guide to Creating a Budget for an Event Save Big Bucks with Event Budgeting Tips From the Pros Free Event Budget Templates From Simple to Complex Government of Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund How to Get Sponsorships: The Complete Guide How to Get A Corporate Sponsorship for Your Nonprofit Tax + Finance services for artists Artbooks Sai Artax Quickboo ks Enkel Zen Tax Disability Credit Canada Tax clinics Find a Free Tax Clinic Near You WoodGreen's Year-Round Free Income Tax Clinic LAMP Income Tax Clinics Agincourt Community Services Tax Clinics VWAT Free Tax Clinic Toronto PQWCHC Income Tax Clinic Tax/ Benefits Free Virtual Clinic for 2SLGBTQ+ Communities Personal Tax Services Charitable and Non-Profit Taxes Income Tax Guide to the Non-Profit Information Return Tax Differences: Not-for-Profit Organization vs. Charity Tax Receipting Basics for Non-Profits How to Write a Charitable Tax Receipt Understanding HST for Non-Profits and Charities Reporting Business Income and Expenses Taxes For Artists CAR FAC: Artist Taxation Understanding Canadian Income Taxes Income from Artists’ Project Grants Government Grants and Their Ta x Tre atments Guide Tax Deductions That Artists in Canada Should Know CCA Income Taxes and Your Grant Tax Tips for Canadian Artists and Creatives Government of Canada: Artist Project Grants Government of Canada: Scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, and artists' project grants Canada Arts Council: Income Taxes and Your Grant

Read about our Artist Creation Project grant! This grant supports the creation of art projects by emerging artists aged 16-29 from equity-deserving populations in Toronto Artist creation project grant This grant supports the creation of art projects by emerging artists aged 16-29 from equity-deserving populations in Toronto. ArtReach runs one granting round for this program annually. Applications open September 1st and are due October 1st at 11:59pm each year THE APPLICATION PROCESS STEP 1 READ Read our Program Guidelines Check out info on eligibility, who can apply, available funds, allowable expenses, and more program guidelines Read faqs STEP 2 REVIEW what you'll need to submit Review the application questions, budget, and workplan you'll be required to submit appl ication q's STEP 3 apply Apply for a grant Click the button below (active from September 1 - October 1 annually) to access the application form! a pply! supports + resources Contact Us Have questions or concerns? Email us at gran ts@artreach.org get 1-1 support Me et virtually with ArtReach sta ff to receive feedback on your draft, get support with planning your project, or request tips for strengthenin g your writing . Sign up here ! (Link active from 09 /01 - 10/01 annually) access resources Che ck out this article on grant writing , and click here to se e a recording of our info session attend an info session These are he ld virtually twice per granting roun d. They cover an overview of the p rogram guidelines and the application, and provide tips for creating a strong submission. Regis ter h e re ! 2025 Timeline This grant was created by our friends at CUE in 2008. Since 2023, ArtReach has has the privilege of continuing its delivery

Compilation of Anti-Oppression & Equity Resources. anti-o + equity resources Learning About Anti-Oppression Artful Anti-Oppres s ion #1- Roots Artful Anti-Oppression #2- Ism’s Artful Anti-Oppression #3- Systems Arts & Equity Toolkit by NAN What Anti-Oppression Workshops Should Teach Anti-Oppression and Equity Training Training for Change Harmony Movement What Should You Look For in an Indigenous Awareness Training Program? Children’s Peace Theatre Anti-O Training and Workshops Anti-Oppression, Inclusion, and Equity Education by Rania El Mugammar Rainbow Health Ontario Trainings METRAC Training and Workshops CANVAS Programs Trainings Anti- Racism Resources Beyond Diversity: How to Build a Truly Anti-Racist Organization Racial Equity Tools A Manual by Youth to Combat Racism Through Education by the United Nations Racial Equity Library Black Lives Matter Black Lives Matter Canada Stop Asian Hate Historica Canada How Your Organization Can Show Up For Queer Trans People of Colour (QTPOC) The Canadian Guide to Understanding and Combatting Islamophobia LGBTQ+ Resources ArtReac h's Pro Hom o Toolkit ArtReach’s Inside the Kaleidoscope Toolkit Understanding Gender and Sexual Orientation Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Information CANVAS Action Arts How Your Organization Can Show Up For Queer Trans People of Colour (QTPOC) Diversity at Work: Supporting Employees from the GLBTQ Community ArtReach’s LGBTQ+ Resource Page 100 Easy Ways to Make the World Better for Trans People Allyship Resources What is Allyship? Allyship and Equity Guide to Allyship Community Accountability Decolonization Resources 3 Ways to Decolonize Your Non-Profit Decolonization: A Resource for Indigenous Solidarity VSAC Colonialism and Decolonization Resources ArtReach’s Indigenous Resources Page Feminism Resources What Does Intersectional Feminism Actually Mean? Intersectional Feminism Readings and Resources Kimberlé Crenshaw on Intersectionality Everyday Feminism Asian American Feminist Collective

Compilation of Non-Profit Creation & Management resources. non-profit creation + management resources Building Your Organization ArtReach’s Models of Youth Work Toolkit Charity Tools ArtReach’s Models of Youth Work Video Toolkit The Basics of Nonprofit Charitable Organizations Starting an Organization 101 Government of Canada- Creating a Non Profit Creating High-Impact Nonprofits How Do I Start A Non-Profit? (note: American resource) 6 Steps to Start a Nonprofit the Right Way The 4 Most Common Nonprofit Startup Mistakes Managing a Non-Profit Non-Profit Management Manual Managing an Organization Top Non-Profit Webinars to Help Solve your Biggest Problems Know ledge Management What is Knowledge Management? Knowledge Management 101 Non Profit Knowledge Management Solutions Knowledge Management in Non-Profit Organizations Knowledge Management Tools and Templates Non Profit Incorporation Federal vs. Pro vincial Incorporation in Canada Non-Profit Incorporators Handbook Should We Incorporate? Government of Canada- Creating a Not-for-Profit Corporation Information on Non-Profit Incorporation Incorporating as a Non-Profit Charita ble Status Government of Canada- Applying for Charitable Status Steps to Applying for Charitable Status Implications for Becoming a Charity To Be or Not To Be a Charity (Decision Making Tool) FAQs on Becoming a Registered Charity Charitable Status At a Glance General Resources For Non-Profits Sector Source Ontario Non-Profit Network Charity Village National Council of Non Profits The Balance- Non Profits Blue Avocado Classy Propel Non Profits Society for Non Profits Know How Non Profit Community Toolbox Neighbourhood Arts Network Learning Room Shape my City Non-Profit Sustainability 20 Strategies for Building Long-T erm Nonprofit Sustainability Four Approaches to Nonprofit Sustainability Non-Profit Sustainability Forbes’ Secrets To Sustainability For Non-profit Organizations Strategic Planning The Nonprofit Strategy Library Developing Your Strategic Plan The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning Strategic Planning in Smaller Nonprofit Organizations Strategic Planning for Nonprofits 5 Guidelines for a Simplified Nonprofit Strategic Planning Process Executing a SWOT Analysis 20 Questions Directors of Not-For-Profit Organizations Should Ask about Strategy and Planning by the Chartered Accountants of Canada Effective Development: Scaling Up Your Project Strategic Planning Tools and Templates Tools, Guides, and Templates for Non Profit Strategic Planning Strategic Planning in Nonprofits Templates & Sample Documents Free Strategic Planning Templates Strategic Planning Resources Succession Planning S uccession Planning: How a Little Planning Can Give Your Nonprofit a Better Chance to Survive and Thrive Succession Planning for Nonprofits – Managing Leadership Transitions Building Leaderful Organizations: Succession Planning for Nonprofits The Power of Board Succession Planning Leadership Transitions: How to Avoid the Mess (Podcast) Closing Your Organization 10 Steps to Closing Your Nonprofit Organization Dissolving a Not-for-Profit Corporation (Government resource) Nonprofit Dissolution: What to Do When Closing the Doors Thinking the Unthinkable: Maybe We Should Shut Down Should You Dissolve Your Nonprofit Organization? General Policy Resources How to Develop a Company Policy Sample Policy Receipt Acknowledgement for Employees Critical Components of an Anti-Oppressive Framework 19 Essential Samples and Templates for Nonprofit Organizations Anti-Discrimination/ Harassment Policy Complaints Policy Template Ontario Human Rights Commission Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Policies Example of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Policy

Compilation of project management resources. Project Management resources Project Management 101 Video: What is Project Management? Project Management 101 – A Quick Ref erence Guide Basic Project Management 101: What Is Project Management? Project Management 101 Project Management Resources All About Project M anagement A Girl’s Guide to Project Management Demystifying the 5 Phases of Project Management How To Start A Project As An Accidental Project Manager Project Management for Non-Project Managers Project Management Tools and Templates ArtReach’s Self and Health Resource Page (Resources, Tools, and Templates on Task and Time Management, Goal Setting, and Motivation Support ) The Ultimate List of 41 Free Project Management Templates Digital Project Management Tools For Nonprofits 5 Free Downloadable Project Management Tools Top Project Management Excel Templates Free Project Management Templates

ArtReach offers a variety of workshops on the Business of Art. These workshops explore what it takes to run an arts program, develop yourself as an artist, and expand your skill set as a community changemaker Since 2007, ArtReach's Grassroots Organizing and Leadership (GOAL) Workshop Series has provided accessible learning opportunities to enhance the work of artists and arts organizations Join our mailing list or check out our social media to stay up-to-date on upcoming sessions! In order to build viable artistic careers and deliver successful arts programs, artists and organizations need accessible and relevant training, tools, and supports These free workshops are a look into what it takes to coordinate and deliver arts programming, develop yourself as an artist, and expand your skills and capacity as a leader and changemaker in your community 2026 Workshops Register Register

Get to know us! Meet the ArtReach staff and grant review team and read their bios Allie Harvey (she/ her) Director renato sologuren (he/ him) program manager Staff Email Email grant review team The Grant Review Team (GRT) reviews applications for funding and makes the funding recommendations for ArtReach. The GRT is made up of a group of qualified volunteers with extensive experience in youth engagement through the arts, and includes young artists and community workers from across the City experienced in a wide variety of artistic disciplines. GRT Members profiled below adjudicate our Community Arts Programming grants. Members of our Artist Creation Projects team are not publicly shared. Sylvie Stojanovski Krish Dineshkumar Vaishnavi Panwar Saif Khan Desiree Mckenzie Camila Salcedo