Community One Foundation

Tonight's the night! At midnight tonight (technically tomorrow), the Rainbow Grants application portal will open! It will close on April 12, so you'll have one month!

Check out communityone.ca or click the link in our bio for all the details!

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Rainbow Grants provide funding to foster new and innovative services and programs that have a positive impact on 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in the Greater Toronto Area (including Toronto, Durham, Peel, Hamilton, York, and Halton Regions, and Indigenous Communities across Ontario) under the following streams:

- Arts & Culture
- Community & Social Development
- Community Well-Being & Direct Services

Rainbow Grants Foundation Awards are available for up to $10,000 and are open to registered charities or groups trusteed by a registered charity.

Rainbow Grants General Awards are available for up to $3,000 and are open to unincorporated groups, collectives, and/or individuals without charitable status.

Less than 48 hours remaining before the application portal opens for Community One's 2026 Rainbow Grants cycle!

Only three more days! Don't forget to mark your calendars

Rainbow Grants provide funding to foster new and innovative services and programs that have a positive impact on 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in the Greater Toronto Area (including Toronto, Durham, Peel, Hamilton, York, and Halton Regions, and Indigenous Communities across Ontario) under the following streams:

-Arts & Culture
-Community & Social Development
-Community Well-Being & Direct Services

Check out our website (link in bio) for all the details!

In 2025, Community One gave out over $130,000 in Rainbow Grants to dozens of projects, from creative endeavours to community support programs to advocacy groups. If you think you have a project we could fund, check out our website! Link in bio.

Check out Community One's website for all the eligibility criteria! Link in bio.

Mark your calendars! The application portal fo 2026 Rainbow Grants opens Thursday, March 12 at midnight!

ICYMI: This past week's Maxi Challenge prize on was proudly provided by Community One!

This prize was given to , a talented artist and amazing performer. She was very deserving of this win!

Community One is immensely proud to support 2SLGBTQIA+ art across the country ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🩶🩵🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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✨ What an unforgettable night at the Black & White Gala! ✨

We were thrilled to come together in celebration, community, and joy as we honor someone whose impact continues to shape the future of 2SLGBTQIA+ lives across Toronto and beyond.

This year, we proudly presented the Community One S&F Award to Dr. Percy Lezard, a 2 Spirit Sy’ilx scholar, educator, mentor, and community advocate. Their leadership and vision have created lasting, positive change.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Lezard on this well-deserved recognition, and in celebrating the brilliance, resilience, and love that fuel our communities every day.

This Giving Tuesday, let’s lift up the voices, stories, and projects of our 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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Community One has been investing in q***r arts, advocacy, education, and grassroots leadership for over 45 years. Your support keeps that momentum alive.

Every donation helps build a better future for 2SLGBTQIA+ people everywhere.

Give today if you can by visiting the link in our bio!



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Join the Community One Board of Directors!

(All info in the link in our bio!)

Position Summary: The Community One Foundation is currently seeking a candidate to join our Board of Directors.

Do you want to be part of something impactful, exciting, and meaningful? Here’s your chance! For 45 years, we’ve championed volunteerism, community building, and supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ projects. Now, we need YOU to help us continue this legacy.

If you have experience in any of the following areas, we’d love to hear from you:

+++ Non-Profit Law, Standards of Practice
++ Non-Profit Governance
++ Web Admin, Website Management
++ Activism, Volunteering
+Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design
+Fundraising
+Community Engagement, Social Work, Outreach

Who we’re looking for: At Community One, we’re committed to addressing historical inequities and uplifting marginalized communities. We’re especially encouraging applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, female, Transgender, Non-Binary, gender non-conforming, a Person of Colour, or an individual with disabilities. To bring the experience required of this position, we are looking for someone who identifies as such. Your unique perspective will help shape the future of this incredible volunteer-led organization.

Your Commitment: As a board member, you’ll attend monthly meetings, lead or participate in committee work, and engage in occasional community events. On average, you’ll commit 5 to 8 hours a month to help drive our mission forward. Term commitment is for two years (one term) and is available for two consecutive terms (four years).

Ready to Join? For all the info on how to apply, deadlines, and more, check the link in our bio or simply visit communityone.ca