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Grant Instructions & Forms
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).
Online applications must be submitted by midnight on the deadline date. NEFA staff is available for assistance Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM EST.
| First business day of... | For Projects beginning on or after... |
| March | June 1st |
| June | September 1st |
| September | December 1st |
| December | March 1st |
Access Your Grant 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 Erin Johnstone.
PDF Grant Forms & Instructions for Grant Recipients*
* For notified NEST grantees only. If you have been awarded a grant from NEST, you must submit an evaluation packet, due within one month of engagement dates, before payment is released.
NEST Instructions for Requesting Payment
NEST Evaluation
* All PDF downloads require Adobe Reader software. If you have trouble downloading or typing into grant forms, please contact NEFA.
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