Before Zeb and Haniya headed back to Pakistan after their Center Stage tour, one of the musicians remarked, "Music is the sound of emotions, it doesn't lie, it connects straight to the heart, it ... Read more >>
With the new year in full swing, everyone is getting ready to attend upcoming conferences - including NEFA staff. Below is a list of events where you'll find us in the coming months. If you're ... Read more >>
As a good third of our office prepares to leave for APAP in New York City in a few days, I wanted to take a moment to let you all know where to find NEFA staff amidst the conference chaos. Read more >>
We are excited to announce that our transition to a new online grants system is complete! Below are a few tips to help you navigate the new system.
Starting a new funding request:
To ... Read more >>
This week we are going to be focusing on noori. Reflecting on their tour with Center Stage, they had this to say, "All of this has been a great learning experience because we transferred and ... Read more >>
After years of planning, the first round of Center Stage has wrapped up. It’s hard to believe all that has happened over the past six months, and we wanted to take a photographic look back at the ... Read more >>
Each grant round, NEFA program staff respond to many questions from applicants about fiscal sponsorship. This post explains why and when NEFA grantees need fiscal sponsors and provides resources ... Read more >>
When the lights dimmed and the stage came into focus, a man appeared, crossing quickly toward the bongo-like drums situated in the back corner. He tapped out a quick beat and then gestured for us ... Read more >>
NEFA is transitioning to an improved online grants system to better serve our applicants and grantees. Some benefits of the system’s redesign include: Read more >>