Deadlines
NEST decisions are made on a quarterly basis. Organizations are required to submit their application a minimum of three months in advance of their project, but are encouraged to submit their applications early within NEFA's fiscal year (which runs from June 1 through May 31).
NEST Grant Application Deadlines
| First business day of... |
For Projects beginning on or after... |
| March |
June 1st |
| June |
September 1st |
| September |
December 1st |
| December |
March 1st |
- Online applications must be submitted before midnight on the deadline date.
- Online evaluations must be submitted within one month from the end of the artist engagement to receive reimbursement. Read the Grantee Requirements for Reimbursement.
- NEFA staff is available for assistance Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM EST.
Access Your Application or Evaluation Form
Follow the instructions below to start or return to your online grant form.
- New to NEFA's online granting? Before you start, you must visit the Online Grant Process page to create a CultureCount user account.
START HERE TO CREATE A NEW USER ACCOUNT
- Already have a CultureCount user account? Click on the orange button below to access any active NEFA application and evaluation forms.
ACCESS YOUR ONLINE GRANT FORM
- Sign in with your CultureCount username and password.
- Confirm that the applicant is listed with your username.*
* If the applicant is incorrect or not listed, see FAQ #1 on the Online Grant Process page.
- Select the NEFA grant form to begin.
Need help? Can't apply online? Refer to the FAQs on NEFA's Online Grant Process page or contact Elizabeth Bouchard.