Toronto Queer Media & Arts Centre

Published purpose

Through this 41-month project, Toronto Queer Media & Arts Centre will build stronger capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality. It will address the need to increase organizational governance structures and undertake strategic planning to provide a community art exhibition space in Toronto for work by and about marginalized queer and trans people. The project will review day-to-day and governance policies to support the development of the organization’s staff manual, orientation package and a new five-year organizational strategic plan. With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, the Toronto Queer Media & Arts Centre will incorporate lessons learned in Phase I by 1) addressing organizational policy gaps through new policy development, updating By-Laws, and applying for charitable status; 2) developing an Operational Plan to implement the Strategic Plan created in Phase I; and 3) creating tools and systems to strengthen 2SLGBTQI+ sectoral collaboration, including supports for employment sustainability and a Programs Development Plan with aligned partners. Through this they will further advance Gender Equality.