Grant Instructions & Forms

National Native Artist Exchange Deadline

Rolling deadline: Requests must be received by NEFA no later than two calendar months prior to the departure date of the proposed trip.

Application Process

Applicants may receive one National Native Artist Exchange grant per NEFA fiscal year (June 1st through May 31st). If awarded, grant funds are paid to the applicant artist. When the exchange is complete, NEFA requires documentation of expenses (copies of receipts). Failure to supply complete documentation of expenses will disqualify applicant from future awards and unused funds must be returned. Requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding decisions are made within one month of receipt of all complete application materials.

Two Ways to Apply

1. Apply online! Fill out and submit your application electronically using NEFA's new online grant system.  
   
    
2. Apply by mail*: Fill out an interactive PDF online, print the form, and mail to NEFA.

1. Application form: one copy, completed and signed.
2. Project description: up to two pages describing the following:
   • The value of this opportunity to you as an artist. 
   • The goals of the exchange.
   • Budget: include detail, timeline, and planned outcomes.
3. Applicant and collaborating artist's resumes or biographies.
4. Supporting materials: The following should be emailed to nativearts@nefa.org or mailed to NEFA:

• Work samples: digital images images of work (of applicant and collaborating artist), sent on CD or emailed (10MB maximum file size per email).
• Copy of correspondence between artists confirming the exchange.
• Documentation of Native heritage/tribal affiliation or membership for both the applicant and collaborating artist.

Grant Forms

ONLINE GRANTING 

Follow the instructions below to start or return to your online grant form.

1. 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
    
2. 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
    
3. Sign in with your CultureCount username and password.
4. 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.
5. 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 nativearts@nefa.org.

NATIONAL NATIVE ARTIST EXCHANGE APPLICATION (PDF DOWNLOAD)

NATIONAL NATIVE ARTIST EXCHANGE EVALUATION (PDF DOWNLOAD)

* All PDF downloads require Adobe Reader software. If you have trouble downloading or typing into grant forms, please contact NEFA.

* For those applying by mail:

• Make a photocopy of your application for your files.
• Mail application materials to: NEFA | Native Arts | 145 Tremont Street, Seventh Floor | Boston, MA 02111
• Applications that are late, incomplete, or sent by fax or email will not be considered. NEFA is not responsible for applications lost in transit.