This resource page brings together key information shared during the Information Session - London Arts & Community, hosted by the London Arts Council in partnership with the London Community Foundation and the City of London’s Neighbourhood & Community‑Wide Services on 03/04/26.

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The session was designed to help artists, artist collectives, and community groups better understand how to access and combine funding, resources, and supports for arts and community‑based projects in London.

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Topics Covered

• Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP)

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Micro Grants

• Music For Good - Paul Seed Fund

• Music for Festivals - Paul Seed Fund

• Neighbourhood Small Events Fund

• Event Equipment Lending Program

• Q&A with tips for planning, partnerships, and application readiness

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How to maximize funding and support opportunities for projects?

• General rule: Applicants may not apply for CAIP, Micro Grants, and Small Event funds within the same year.  (Note: eligibility is based on applicants, not projects)

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For Individual Artists

• Individual artists applying for CAIP or EDI Micro Grants who plan to present their project in an accessible public space may request support through the City’s Equipment Landing Program. This support may be listed as an in-kind donation to strengthen their programming and improve project viability.

• If an individual artist’s CAIP request is not successful this year, they may apply for Small Event funds, provided you meet the eligibility criteria.

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For Artist Collectives or Ad-Hoc Group

• Artist collectives or ad-hoc group applying for CAIP or EDI Micro Grants who plan to present their project in an accessible public space may request support through the City’s Equipment Landing Program. This support may be listed as an in-kind donation to strengthen their programming and improve project viability.

• Artist collectives or ad-hoc group may apply for CAIP (public funding) and Music for Good/Music for Festivals (private funding) at the same time for arts presentation projects. Applying to multiple funding programs can diversify your revenue streams, increase project viability, and help you leverage additional government (provincial or federal)funding.

• If their CAIP request is not successful this year, you may apply for Small Event funds, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

 

For Residents and Community Groups

• Residents or community groups are eligible to apply for Small Event funds, Equipment Landing Program, and Music for Festivals/Music for Good for their neighbourhood events at the same time.

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You can download the complete Information Package below, as it is intended to support both new and experienced applicants in navigating funding options and strengthening community‑based arts initiatives.

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For additional questions or support, contact info@londonarts.ca.

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