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Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream
Annual arts operating support for London organizations
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000 - $ 35,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Community Arts Investment Program supports London-based incorporated nonprofit and registered charitable arts organizations. It provides annual investment for artistic and administrative costs tied to ongoing yearly or seasonal activities in London, with a maximum of $35,000 or $20,000 depending on budget category.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Minimum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Ongoing yearly or seasonal arts organization activities in London
- Creation, presentation, and production of artistic work
- Artistic programming and related events
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Audited financial statements for the most recent completed fiscal year
- Board-approved deficit reduction plan, if required
- Supporting budget information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated nonprofit arts organizations
- Registered charitable arts organizations
- Arts organizations based in London, Ontario
Who is not eligible
- Organizations based outside the City of London
- Organizations with an annual operating budget over $1,500,000
- Organizations already receiving operating funding from the City of London
- Heritage or cultural museums
- City of London employees
Eligible expenses
- Artist and production expenses
- Administration and facility operating expenses
- Programming and event expenses
- Marketing expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land purchases, building purchases, leasing, or renovations
- Major equipment purchases
- Tuition fees
- Art therapy and second-party fundraising events or projects
- Legal fees outside the organization’s general operating scope
Eligible geographic areas
- London, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by independent volunteer assessors.
- Assessors make recommendations on investment decisions.
- Applicants are notified by email approximately 8 to 10 weeks after the closing date.
- Successful applicants must sign a CAIP contract.
- Recipients must complete final reporting requirements.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed through a peer assessment process.
- Successful applicants must sign a CAIP contract.
- Recipients must acknowledge LAC and City of London support in project materials and events.
- Final reporting includes an audited financial statement and reconciled budget.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream?
The Community Arts Investment Program supports London-based incorporated nonprofit and registered charitable arts organizations. It provides annual investment for artistic and administrative costs tied to ongoing yearly or seasonal activities in London, with a maximum of $35,000 or $20,000 depending on budget category.
How much funding can be received?
Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream Funds up to $35,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream program?
To be eligible for the Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream program, you must:
London-based arts organization
Incorporated nonprofit or registered charity
Annual operating budget below $1.5M
What expenses are eligible under Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream?
Ongoing yearly or seasonal arts organization activities in London
Creation, presentation, and production of artistic work
Artistic programming and related events
Where is the Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream available?
The Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream?
Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) - Arts Organizations Stream is funded by London Arts Council