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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All forms must by typed and not stapled. Applications must be received by NEFA by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline date.
Review the NEST Funding Criteria to be sure that you are eligible to apply for a NEST grant.
Submit one signed copy of the New England States Touring Application Form. A separate application form must be submitted for each group or artist for whom funding is sought. The form is available online as an interactive pdf. Click here to download.
Attach a project description of no more than two pages that answers the following questions:
Why did you choose to present this artist and how does it fit into your cultural programming? Please include an explanation of the artistic and/or cultural significance of having this artist in your community.
Who is the audience to be served and what work has been done to increase and/or diversify community participation?
What contextual, educational, or adjunct activities are planned around this project?
What are your promotional and marketing plans to extend the reach of this project?
If this is your first time applying to NEFA please include a brief paragraph about the arts presenting activities of your organization.
(optional) Submit a photocopy of the signed contract between your organization and the artist or performing group with the application. Grant requests will be processed without letters of agreement or the signed contract, but grant funds will not be disbursed prior to the receipt of a copy of this document.
Be certain to make a photocopy of your application for your files.
Mail program application form, narrative and contract. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications that are late, incomplete, or sent by fax or email will not be considered. NEFA is not responsible for applications lost in transit.
Note: NEFA is participating in a national effort to increase public arts agencies' accountability to the legislators and Congress which appropriate the funds given to you as grant awards. For this reason, the grant application forms require you to provide:
• Your U.S. Congressional district number (federal level)
For Grant Recipients*: *For notified NEST grantees only. If you have been awarded a grant from NEST, you must submit an evaluation packet before payment is released; due within one month of engagement dates.
