Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) – Individual Artists
Administered by the London Arts Council and funded by the City of London, the Community Arts Investment Program has supported a range of artistic disciplines, including film and multimedia arts, literature, music, performing arts (such as dance and theatre), and visual arts. CAIP provides the following:
1. Investment in professional artists and artist collectives who live within the city of London
Offered by London Arts Council
Amount
No fixed amount
Quick eligibility check
Who can apply
Please note: As of 2024, the scope of the CAIP project streams have been expanded to include the surrounding First nations including Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames, and Munsee-Delaware Nation.
Please note: Submissions received to the upcoming 2026 Community Arts Investment Program Cycle from Professional Artists, Creators, Practitioners of Traditional Arts Project Stream with outstanding reports from any previous investment year, will be disqualified from review by the assessment panel.
** To avoid disqualification from the upcoming 2026 CAIP Investment Cycle or any future CAIP Investment Cycle, please ensure that any outstanding reports are submitted to and received by LAC by
Sunday, May 31, 2026 **
CAIP provides the following:
- Investment in professional artists and artist collectives who live within the city of London
About the funding
CAIP provides the following:
- Investment in professional artists and artist collectives who live within the city of London
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