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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

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Find helpful legal resources for young artists in Toronto compiled here. Legal resources Legal Services Artist Legal Advice Services (for Arts-related Legal Needs) Ontario Artists’ Legal Access & Support Network Management Advisory Service (MAS) National Network of Legal Clinics for the Arts Pro Bono Ontario- Free Legal Support Law Society Referral Service ARCH Disability Law Centre Justice for Children a nd Youth Neighbourhood Legal Services Legal Aid Ontario Springboard Services Adult Justice Programs Aboriginal Legal Services Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario Black Lives Matter Toronto Collection of Legal Resources LAMP Community Health Centre ASK Community Information Centre Pacific Legal Education & Outreach Society Police Checks Vulnerable Sector Screening Process What You Need to Know About Police Checks in Ontario How Do I Get a Cri minal Record Check? General Legal Resources Street Voices Directory Steps to Justice- Your Guide to Law in Ontario By-Laws Fact Sheet and Template Your Legal Rights Youth Criminal Law Springboard Services Youth Justice (for youth) Using Legal Services: Tips for Persons with Disabilities Knowing Your Rights Around Work and Employment ODSP and Arts Grants Toolkit Canadian Civil Liberties Association Demystifying Copyright Ownership Information for Visual Artists Ownership Information for Recording Artists Le gal Resources for Survivors The Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) Ontario Women’s Justice Network (OWJN) Insurance for Non Profits Types of Insurance Nonprofits Should Consider Insurance and Liability for Charities and Nonprofits Government of Ontario: Taki ng Risk the Safe Way Service: Co-operatives Group (Insurance for Non-Profits)

Find helpful resources for grant writing and management. grant writing + management resources Grant Writing Information ArtReach’s Grant Writing 101 Toolkit ArtReach’s Grant Writing Video Toolkit Series: The Basics Good Habits Top Tips How to Write a Grant Proposal: 7-Step System Grant Writing Tips from the OAC and TAC Grant Writing for Dummies Cheat Sheet How to Write a Cover Letter for Your Grant Proposal How to Write a Statement of Need Letter of Interest/Inquiry/ Intent (LOI) 101: The Fundamentals Grant Applications Goals Vs. Objectives Transforming Grant Rejection Letter into Future Success Grant Writing 101: Writing a Budget Grant Writing 101: Support Material Grant Writing Services Grant & Propo sal Writers (for Black Artists) Database Patrick Walters- Grant writing, Consultation and Mentorship Sask Grants Camila Salcedo DoGood Funding Managing Your Grant 25 Grant Management Best Practices for Nonprofits Managing Your Grant: Nuts, Bolts, Coffee Managing Multiple Grants at Once ArtReach’s Financial Management Resources Page Funder- Specific Resources Ontario A rts Council Grant Survival Guide Toronto Arts Council - Guidance & Resources Canada Council for the Arts Guide to Getting a Grant Overview of the FACTOR Application Process Finding A Grant ArtReach’s Grant Deadline Calendar Grant Connect Canadian Network for Arts and Learning (CNAL) Grant Watch Independent Fund: Funding Database Forward Avenue Small Nonprofit AI Grant Finder Do Good Fund Instagram Page

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 resources for newcomers, immigrants, and refugees in Toronto Newcomer, Immigrant, & Refugee resources Governm ent Services and Resources Moving to Toron to Governm ent of Ontario Services for Newcomers and Refugees Settlement.org 211.ca Community Services and Resources Tamogo Foundation Global Community Resource Guide Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services FCJ Refugee Centre Newcomer-Specific Events + Learning Opportunities Event Listings Christie Refugee Welcome Centre Skills for Change: Immigrant, Refugee, Settlement Hub Newcomer Women’s Services Settlement Assistance and Family Support Services S.E.A.S. Centre (Support Enhance Access Service Centre) YMCA Newcomer Information Programs Precarious Migrant Protection and Support Directory Culture Link The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association Midaynta Community Centre Ralph Thornton Community Centre COSTI Immigrant Services Chinese Family Services of Ontario Toronto Public Library- ESL & Newcomer Programs World Education Services Madison Community Services- RISE Program LGBTQ and New to Canada? Yo uth Resources Newcomer Youth Services (New Youth) FCJ Youth Network Youth Assisting Youth Skills for Change Newco mer Youth Programming Culture Link: Youth in Arts Immigrant Youth Centre (Markham) Step Stones North York Community House Newcomer Youth Programs Health Resources Canadian Mental Health Association Help for Newcomers Government Resource: Ontario Health Insurance Program (OHIP) Newcomer and Child Family Health Rexdale Community Health Centre Naseeha The Four Villages Community Health Centre Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services Arts Services Toronto Arts Council - Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship Toronto Arts Council - Newcomer and Refugee Arts Engagement Paralia Newcomer Arts Network Toronto Arts Foundation’s RBC Newcomer Arts Award Culture Link: Youth in Arts ArtWorksTO: Skills for a Creative Future Toronto Arts Foundation’s RBC Space Award Neighbourhood Arts Network’s New Connections Guide Employment Resources JVS Toronto: Newcomer Employment Services Skills for Change Bridging Program

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

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

Resources for conflict resolution and mediation. conflict resolution resources Conflict Resolution and Mediation Resources Developing Your Conflict Resolution Skills 4 Strategies to Improve How You Deal With Conflict Practical Tips for Mediators Conflict Resolution Network How To Manage Conflicts In The Nonprofit Workplace Transforming Negative Feedback into Innovation for Nonprofits So You're Ready to Choose Love- Free Conflict Resolution Workbook An Introduction to Conflict Resolution Dealing Effectively With Non-Profit Board Conflict Restorative Justice Wiki Transformative Justice: A Brief Description Managing Conflict at Work Decent Processes for Resolving Conflicts 12 Workplace Conflict Examples & Their Resolutions Local Conflict Resolution and Mediation Services TNG Conflict Resolution Services arise embodiment Find a Mediator or Arbitrator in Toronto Canadian Multicultural Mediation Services Conflict Policy Conflict Resolution Policy for Non Profits Managing Conflicts of Interest (Information + Policy Development) Conflicts of Interest (of Directors) Conflict of Interest Policy for Nonprofit Boards Conflict of Interest Policy Template

Find resources for evaluating your projects. Evaluation resources General Evaluation Resources ArtReach’s Evaluation 101 Toolkit ArtReach's Evaluation T ip Sheet Evaluation Plan Templat e Basic Guide to Outcomes-Based Evaluation for Nonprofit Organizations with Very Limited Resources Non-Profit Sector Evaluation Strategies and Tips Access Alliance's Community-based Research Tools Tools and Resources for Assessing Social Impact BetterEvaluation.org YouthREX - Practices to Make Program Evaluation with Indigenous Youth Meaningful Social Impact Indicators Centre for Community Based Research Program Evaluation Resources Where Can I Learn About Non-Profit Program Evaluation? YouthRex Program Planning and Evaluation Resources How to Measure Outcomes of a Program Project Evaluation Guide for Nonprofit Organizations A Step-by-Step Approach for Evaluating Your Arts Program’s Outcome Arts-Based Evaluation ArtReach’s Art- Based Evaluation To olkit Using Arts-Based Activities to Create Program Evaluation Data Exploring Creative Evaluation

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

Read FAQs for ArtReach's Artist Creation Project Grant Artist Creation Projects GRANTS FAQ'S Loading... Program Eligibility Applicant Eligibility Project Eligibility General Rules Money Matters Application Form Review Process What do you mean by “Toronto”? ArtReach funding is intended for artists who live + work in Toronto. This includes only the City of Toronto, Etobicoke, North York, and Scarborough, but does not include the wider GTA. ArtReach cannot fund projects led by artists living/ working outside of Toronto I’m over 30, can I apply? No, artists must be under 30 at the time of application What does ArtReach mean by “equity-deserving communities”? Equity-deserving communities are those that face systemic barriers to equal access, opportunities, and resources due to disadvantage and discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, income, gender identity, sexual orientation, Indigeneity, age, ability, language, health, housing status, neighbourhood, and/or immigration status, among other identity markers What is the rule around applicants not having received arts funding before? This grant is for artists who have not received funding for their art before. Applicants to this grant cannot have received funding from the Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, or any other substantial arts funding for their artistic practice. Applicants are allowed to have received funding for other endeavours (EG. as part of a collaborative, running programming). I’m part of a collective/ group/ collaborative- are we eligible to apply? Groups of artists working collaboratively may apply, however, one artist must be responsible for acting as the project lead and be accountable for accepting + managing grant funds, staying in communication with ArtReach staff, and submitting the final report. The project lead will also accept a T4A on behalf of the grant. In the application, please share information about the collaboration and submit artistic examples showing past collaborative work A note that as applicants can only apply for one project per year, so the lead for your group project cannot apply as an individual for their own project. I've already 1-2 artist grants through CUE, can I apply? Grantees can receive a maximum of 2 Artist Creation Project grants. Because this grant is a continuation of CUE'(https://www.cueartprojects.ca/)s artist grant, this means that grants issued by either ArtReach or CUE count towards this total

Read about our Community Arts Programming grant! This grant supports community-based arts programming by and for artists aged 13-29 from equity-deserving populations in Toronto community arts programming grant This grant supports community-based arts programming by and for artists aged 13-29 from equity-deserving populations in Toronto. ArtReach runs one granting round for this program annually. Applications open December 1st and are due February 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 Read faqs Sample successful app program gui de l in es STEP 2 Draft what you'll need to submit Review the application questions, budget, and workplan you'll be required to submit application q's budget work p l an STEP 3 apply Apply for a grant Click the button below (active from December 1 - February 1 annually) to access the application form! apply ! 2026 Timeline supports + resources Contact Us Have questions or concerns? Email us at gr ants@ artre ach.org get 1-1 support Me et virtually with ArtReach sta ff to get feedback on your draft, support with planning your program, and tips for strengthening your writing . Sign up here ( link active from 12/01 - 02/01 annually) access resources Che ck out our G rant Writing 101 Toolkit he re , videos with Grant Writing tips he re , and a recording of our info session here ! attend an info session These virtual sessions cover the program guidelines, application, and tips for creating a strong submission. Registration will be available here when open.

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

View our calendar to keep up with upcoming grant deadlines in the youth arts sector in Toronto Grant deadline calendar Please Note Deadline times have not been included in this calendar. C lick the grant link to find out more information on the time an application is due If you know of a grant that is missing from this calen dar, please email us info@artreach.org rolling deadlines A “rolling deadline” is when funder accepts applications on an ongoing basis. T here is either no deadline for these grants (they're consistently accepting applications) or they accept applications on an ongoing basis up to a certain deadline. Click her e to see our compiled list of grants with rolling deadlines.