Expeditions

About Expeditions

Nonprofit organizations based in New England may apply for Expeditions funding. Grants support the tour planning or touring of projects, and are awarded on a competitive basis. 

Expeditions Program Goals

• Support New England as a region which nurtures the planning and implementation of high quality arts projects for region-wide touring
• Broaden the range of arts projects and activities available to New England communities
• Encourage thorough planning with communities to provide meaningful interaction with artists
• Stimulate better collaborative opportunities in arts touring and presenting

These goals are accomplished through two types of funding support (Tour Planning grants and Touring grants)  and the Idea Swap, an annual networking conference.

Eligibility

Any nonprofit, school, or government entity based in New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont) is eligible to apply for Expeditions funding.

The nonprofit organization does not need to be an arts organization. An organization that does not have a federal tax identification number (such as a national historic park) may apply as long as it is part of an official government agency (such as the National Park Service).

Contact program staff with any questions regarding eligibility.