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Find resources for networking & partnership building as an artist or arts worker Networking + Partnership building resources Developing Your Networking Skills Nonprofit Networking: The New Way to Grow Biz’s Learn to Network for Business Blog The Two Most Valuab le Skills You Can Develop to Network Successfully Toastmasters Public Speaking Skills 5 Steps to Seriously Improve Your Networking Skills The Smart Woman Networking for Good Networking Event Listings Creative Mornings Biz Networking Events MeetUp Event Brite Networking Events in Toronto Toronto Non Profit Network Partnership Building Information How to Build an Effective Corporate/Nonprofit Partnership United Way Collaborative P artnerships Toolkit The Collaboration Game: Solving the Puzzle of Nonprofit Partnership Nonprofit Collaborations: Why Teaming Up Can Make Sense Strengthen Your Nonprofit with a Strategic Partnership Four Ways Your Nonprofit Can Build Partnerships With Companies + Foundations Building Sustainable Partnerships Between Business and Non-Profits Nonprofit Collaborations: The Structural Options Better Together: A Guide for Charity/ Non Charity Partnerships Writing a Collaborative Agreement Tip Shee t (OTF) Eval uating Your Partnership Measuring the Impact and Success of a Nonprofit-Corporate Partnership Partnership Effectiveness Continu um: A Research-Based Tool for Use in Developing, Assessing, and Improving Partnerships The Partnership Toolkit Partnership Tools How to Manage Partnership Contracts How to Write a Catchy Proposal Quick Tips: Partnership Letters and Agreements Free Partnership Agreement Builder Creating Joint Working Agre ements What is the Difference Between a Contract and a Memorandum of Understanding? What is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)? The Partnership Toolkit Trusteeship Shared Platforms 101 A Platform for Change- Trusteeship Shared Platforms and Charitable Venture Organizations What is Required by CRA for a Written Agreement Between a Registered Charity and an Intermediary? City of Toronto- Wor king With a Trustee Guide

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Find useful board development and management resources. Board resources Gener al Information on Boards Toronto Arts Foundation: Board and Governa nce Toolkit Different Governance Models Non-Profit Board Roles and Responsibilities Developing Y our Board H ow To Build an Effective Nonprofit Board: The Complete Guide Building Diverse and Equitable Non-Profit Boards Panel Discussion Board Development 101 Board Development Best Practices 7 Steps to Increase Board Diversity for Nonprofits Nonprofit Board Positions: Structure, Roles and Responsibilities Suc cession Planning The Power of Board Succession Planning Leadership Transitions: How to Avoid the Mess Podcast Executive Succession Essentials Board Tools NAN: Resources for Board Members A Template For A Great Board Orientation Consensus-Based Decision Making by Seeds for Change How to Write Effective Meeting Minutes Board Meeting Agenda Templates Board of Directors Self-Evaluation Form Template 10 Ways to Get Your Board Involved in Fundraising Dealing Effectively With Non-Profit Board Conflict Governance Policy Free Management Library: Board Policy Templates Board Effect: Board Governance Policy Template Nonprofit Board Policies and Procedures Good Governance Policies for Nonprofits Board Policies for the Modern Non-Profit Conflict of Interest Policy for Nonprofit Boards

Compilation of community arts programming resources. Programming resources Building Facilitation Skills Basic Facilitation Techniques for Nonprofits Facilitating Workshops 101 10 Tips for Better Facilitatio n Developing Facilitation Skills Partners for Youth Empowerment (PYE) Workshops YWCA Facilitator Training Local Facilitators List of Diverse Toronto-Based Arts Facilitators Artists and Facilitators for Hire in Toronto Design and Planning Resources ArtReach’s Creating a Workshop Toolkit Planning a Community-Engaged Arts Project A Guide to Developing and Delivering Accessible and Inclusive Programs within Arts and Cultural Organizations Basic Guide to Nonprofit Program Design Organizing and Running a Successful Workshop Effective Program Development (video) Program Planning and Management Examples of Basic Workshop Activities Attendance Sheet Templates Creating the Program Toolkit Transforming Negative Feedback into Innovation for Nonprofits Patrick Walters: Curriculum Design and Execution Consultant Building an Outreach Strategy A Strategic Guide to Soci al Media for Nonprofits Building an Effective Outreach Strategy Establishing a Great Community Outreach Strategy- Podcast Community Outreach Plan Template Outreach 101 Outreach for Beginners Community Outreach Best Practices Your Complete Guide to Outreach- 52 Curated Resources The 3 Most Effective Tools for Community Engagement Tools to Engage: Resources for Nonprofits Program Evaluation Resources ArtReach 's Evaluation Resources Page Basic Guide to Program Evaluation Project Evaluation Guide for Non Profits A Step-by-Step Approach for Evaluating Your Arts Program’s Outcome There’s an Art to It: Exploring Creative Evaluation Evaluation Strategy Template.pdf

Read about ArtReach's mission, vision, and mandate, how we work, our history, and our land acknowledgement ArtReach is a community-based arts organization that provides grants, workshops, mentorship, and resources to artists and cultural leaders aged 13-29 from equity-deserving populations in Toronto mission For all artists and cultural leaders to have equitable access to the resources they need to realize their creative potential vision We provide opportunities for artists to learn the skills, Gain the knowledge, and access the tools needed to develop their arts practice, run arts programming, build creative communities, and have successful arts careers mandate how we do it: Offer free resources and programming responsive to the needs of community Provide low-barrier, high-engagement funding for arts programs and projects Build meaningful relationships with those we work with Encourage emerging artists and cultural leaders to define what art means to them and recognize the value of their artistic contributions Use our platform to help keep our community connected to relevant arts opportunities artreach by the numbers $5.37M distributed in grant funds 539 funded programs + projects 200 workshops delivered 5470 participants at sessions history The evolution of artreach (2004-2010) The idea for ArtReach was formed in 2004 at a meeting of the Intergovernmental Roundtable of Arts Funders and Foundations, the topic: youth engagement through the arts. Subsequent meetings between arts funders and the City of Toronto reinforced the need to increase meaningful + relevant arts opportunities for excluded youth. A vital element in our development was the involvement of young people, particularly the Grassroots Youth Collaborative. GYC members were active participants in focus groups and consultations that contributed to the design of a funding model that would be inclusive, accessible, and provide a high level of support to applicants. ArtReach is the result of this unique approach to program design, and ultimately, a new model for funding youth arts initiatives. land acknowledgement We acknowledge that the land ArtReach occupies on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples. Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and that these territories are guided by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. Land acknowledgements are an intentional and necessary way to recognize the traditional First Nations, Métis, and Inuit territories of a place. This does not exist in a past tense or historical context: colonialism is a current, ongoing process. It involves learning and reflecting on what happened in the past, what is still happening in the present, and what needs to be done to move towards an equitable future. We will not minimize the harm colonialism has caused and the harm it continues to cause today through continued racism and white supremacy. This is a reminder that the land we call Canada is not ours, and that our government committed genocide to build the country we have. All settlers who live and work on this land must be accountable and are responsible for reconciliation and reparation. But a land acknowledgement is just the first step, the bare minimum for moving towards reconciliation. With no actions behind these words, this would be performative and insincere, a false showing of solidarity. At ArtReach, we believe that allyship is a verb (something you do), not a noun (something you are)- an ongoing set of actions that consistently attempt commitment, accountability, and unlearnin g. So what is ArtReach doing? We’re: Currently involved in multiple collaborative projects that are working towards systemic change in Toronto’s arts sector. Check out NextUp! Leaders Lab , Change Agency , and FLIP Funding Indigenous artists and arts organizations through our granting programs Platforming Indigenous artists and arts organization s through our communications channels We also acknowledge that there are places we can do more, including: Ensuring further Indigenous representation on our Grant Review Teams, Advisory Committee, and facilitator roster Supporting more Indigenous artists and arts organizations through our funding programs Conducting more intentional outreach for our programs to Indigenous artists Engaging in further advocacy work for Indigenous artists Want to learn more about the peoples, languages, and treaties of the land you occupy? Head to: native-land.ca ArtReach is trusteed by The veritas foundation

ArtReach's landing page for our resources, including our toolkits, resource library, and grant deadline calendar check out our resources! toolkits + videos Grant deadline calendar resource library

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.

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financial implications of getting an artreach grant This information is a general overview of the financial implications for receiving an ArtReach grant, either as an individual or as a group/ organization/ collective. While we aim to provide information that’s helpful for all, tax situations vary from person-to-person and organization-to-organization, so please speak with your accountant or the CRA about your own unique tax situation. ArtReach is NOT able to offset any tax costs in relation to the receipt of our grant funding. We understand that taxes are confusing and can cause considerable stress, but know that you've got support! ArtReach runs a Taxes for Artists workshop each February where you can learn about income reporting, expense tracking, HST + EI implications, and artist grants. Follow us on social media or keep an eye on our workshops page to be notified when registration for this session opens Check out our Financial Management & Taxes Resource Page for information related to filing taxes as an artist Reach out to our friends at Artbooks , a Toronto-based accounting company that supports artists and entrepreneurs with tax preparation and consultation Grant s to Individ uals The Canadian Revenue Agency considers a grant to an individual as taxable personal income. If you receive an Artistic Creation Project grant or a Community Arts Programming grant as an individual, you will be required to provide your SIN number to ArtReach and a T4A form will be issued to you to file with your annual income taxes. You can deduct all program/ project expenses (except for the funds you personally earned through the project) if valid proof is provided during tax filing. This means you will only pay taxes on the portion of the grant that you personally earned. Proof of expenses should be in the form of original receipts, invoices, etc. so be sure to keep all project-related receipts in a safe place! This is a great toolkit on how to prepare your taxes after receiving a grant- we highly recommend checking it out! For Grantees on ODSP/ OW On December 13, 2017, the Ministry of Community and Social Services announced that arts grants are exempt as both income and assets for people on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Ontario Works (OW). This means that grants to individuals are exempt as income and assets in relation to ODSP and OW, except for amounts specifically intended to cover living costs. Your grant from ArtReach is intended to support the program/ project you applied for and does not include the coverage of living costs, meaning the entire grant should be exempt. Click here to read the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) & Arts Grants Brochure for more information. Grants to Grassroots Gr oups/ Organizations/ Collectives Grassroots groups/ organizations/ collectives will not be issued a T4A form by ArtReach, but grants to unincorporated groups/ organizations/ collectives should be claimed during tax season. It is the decision of the group how this will be handled in terms of which group member(s) will claim the grant. The income and expenses to be claimed can be split across multiple group members, or one member can claim all of the income and expenses. There are no tax implications to you as an individual for accepting a grant payment on behalf of your group/ organization/ collective. For All Grantees All income that you personally earn through the delivery of your funded program must be claimed as personal income when filing your taxes. For instance, if you are paid $300 from your grant to coordinate your program or to pay yourself as an artist for your creation project, this $300 earned should be claimed as income. This Is Confusing- What’s the Gist? 1. Maintain good financial records and keep your receipts It's important that you thoroughly track all grant income and expenses, and keep all project related r eceipts and invoices (especially as an individual artist). It’s good practice, and you’ll likely need these come tax time 2. Claim the income you personally earn through this grant on your taxes It’s your responsibility to claim any income you earn through an ArtReach grant as personal income during your tax filing

Find event planning resources. Event planning resources Eve nt Planning Information ArtReach’s Event Planning 101 Toolkit ArtReach’s Event Planning 101 Video Toolkit City of Toronto Event Planning Guide The A to Z of Event Planning for Non-Profits event Planners in Toronto Frederica Black Events Making Your Event Accessible What We Found on the Dancefloor (making events more accessible) Accessible Event + Meeting Planning Making Outdoor Events Accessible Deaf Spectrum Visual/ Sign Language Interpreting Services Toronto Sign Language Interpreter Service Accessible Customer Service How to Host Accessible Events and Meetings Accessibility in Zoom 20 Tips for a More Accessible Event Accessible Event Planning (Resources, Tools, Templates) Event Planning Templates Free Smartsheet Event Planning Templates 12 Free Customizable Event Planning Templates How to Create a Winning Event Plan The Event Planning Template Step-by-Step Critical Path Event Planning Template Financial Management for Your Event 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 (funding to cover accessibility-related event costs) Event Sponsorship 5 Ways to Get Sponsors for Your Nonprofit Event TD Sponsorship 8 Tips for Getting High Dollar Sponsorships for your Big Event How Even Small Charities Can Get Corporate Sponsorships Sponsorship Tips

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

Compilation of self care and healthcare resources for Toronto Self + Health resources Self Care Resources ArtReach Caring For Yourself is a Radical Act Toolkit 45 Simple Self-Care Practices for a Healthy Mind, Body, and Soul Self Care for Stress Reduction Blurt: About Self Care TED Talks: The Importance of Self Care Beyond Self-Care Bubble Baths: A Vision for Community Care Self Care for Social Workers and Community Workers How Mindfulness Will Transform Y our Self Care Practice How to Support Someone Who is Grieving Self Care DIY: A How-To Just for You Health + Sexual Healthcare Services/ Resources Newcomer-Specific Healthcare: ArtReach’s Newcomer, Immigrant, and Refugee Resources Page Street Voices Directory DeconstructHealth.com Dr. Roz’s Healing Place Hassle-Free Clinic LAMP Community Health Centre Toronto Community Health Centres Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Rainbow Health Ontario Assaulted Women’s Helpline Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/ Domestic Violence Treatment Centres Naseeha Muslim Youth Healthline Native Youth Sexual Health Network Black Youth Healthline Anishinaabe Health Toronto Across Boundaries (Healthcare for Racialized Communities) Toronto HIV/AIDS Network The 519 The Works- Harm Reduction Services The Trip Project (Information on Drug Use, Safe Sex, and Harm Reduction) Newcomer Family Health Library Teen Health Source SexualityAndDisability.org Mental Health Services and Resources Lotus Strength and Wellness Hard Feelings (Low Cost Mental Health Services) Stella’s Place What's Up Walk In Naseeha Youth Mental Health Toolkits Mind Your Mind Hong Fook Mental Health Association Canadian Mental Health Association Mental Health Professional Directory for the Indo-Caribbean Community The Al & Malka Green Artists’ Health Centre Friends of Ruby Healing in Colour Bounceback Toronto Central Healthline CAMH (Centre for Addictions and Mental Health) Where to Get Free Mental Health Support in Toronto Blurt: Mental Health Resources A GoodRx Guide to Mental Health for Teens Hospital Notes Zine Time Management Resources and Tools What Is Time Management? How to Only Do Things You Actually Want to Do Tools and Templates for Time Management 10 Common Time Management Mistakes 32 Time Management Tips To Work Less and Play More Time Management for Anarchists The Most Productive Way to Schedule Your Day 14 Time Management Templates to Help You Get Organized Time Management Matrix Task Management Resources and Tools ArtReach’s Project Management Resources 6 Reasons Why You Should Use a Daily Planner The Ultimate Gu ide to Task Management 10 Tips for Better Task Management Monday Asana 15 Free Task List Templates Goal Man agement Resources and Tools 15 Time Management Tips for Achieving Your Goals Work Smarter, Not Harder: Hacking Productivity SMART Goal Setting And Time Management Golden Rules of Goal Setting Setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals: 7 Steps to Achieving Any Goal How to Measure Progress in Your Personal Goals Tools to Help You Set, Track and Achieve Your Goals 12+ Goal Tracking Templates Effective Goal Setting Templates Motivation Support 11 Ways To Stay Motivated & Focused To Achieve Your Goals How To Stay Motivated And Accomplish Anything The Best Strategies for Staying Motivated How to Stay Motivated and Reach Your Big Goals in Life The Scientific Guide on How to Get and Stay Motivated 10 Ways To Stay Motivated When Negativity Seems To Be All Around How to Use Visualization Techniques Building Leadership Skills 7 Ways to Start Building Your Leadership Skills Today How to Improve your Leadership Skills 20 Ways to Become a Better Leader Right Now Tips for Becoming a Better Leader The Only Thing You’ll Ever N eed To Become A Better Leader How to Build Stronger Leadership Skills Building Creative Skills The Secret to Building Creative Confidence 3 Ways To Train Yourself To Be More Creative 8 Ways Discomfort is Good for Creativity Developing Creativity 10 Creative Skills You Need to Keep Creating How to Boost Your Creativity Simple Ways to Become a Better Writer Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills and Escape Content Mediocrity

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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 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