Grants & Programs

NATIVE ARTS at NEFA

Fueled by a commitment to increase the visibility, self-determination, and sustainability of Native artists and art forms, NEFA supports Native artists and organizations through grants, technical assistance, and network development.

Native American Arts

Native Arts grant recipient Sarah Sockbeson (Penobscot) | Photo: Nicholas Halsdorff

Fueled by a commitment to increase the visibility, self-determination, and sustainability of Native artists and art forms, NEFA supports Native artists and organizations through grants, technical assistance, and network development.

Grants

For artists

  • National Native Artist Exchange Grant
    Funds Native American artists from different regions for the exchange of Native art forms.
  • Native Arts New England Grant
    Funds Native American artists and Native-led nonprofit organizations for artistic projects that involve or benefit the community.
  • New England Master Apprenticeship Grant
    These grants support the pairing of an experienced master artist with an apprentice for up to one year, establishing a learning experience that ensures the continued vitality of Native artists in New England.

For presenters

Programs
  • Expeditions
    Supports nonprofit organizations in New England for the tour planning or touring of performing artists from around the world.
  • Native Arts
    Supports Native American artists and Native-led nonprofit organizations through grantmaking and network development.
  • Native Arts Directory
    A list of Native American artists and Native-led nonprofit organizations in New England.
  • Native Arts Workshops & Gatherings
    Provides Native American artists and Native-led organizations with NEFA grant assistance, professional development, networking opportunities.
  • NEST (New England States Touring)
    Funds nonprofit organizations to present New England performing artists.