NDP Touring grants support the engagement of NDP-funded projects. Performing arts presenters and other nonprofit organizations may receive fee subsidy grants for the presentation of any of the season’s NDP-supported projects.

Touring grants are paid directly to presenters to cover up to 50% of the artistic fee. Note: this is an increased allowance this year, recognizing the challenges in the current economy.

NDP has reserved $40,000 in touring subsidy per project to be allocated to presenters for up to 50% of the artistic fee per engagement. NDP will work to make additional funds available to projects that can utilize more than the initial allocation. Tour coordinators may indicate need for this increased allocation when they submit their initial tour grids.

As of August 2009, NDP grants have supported more than 230 new dance works involving over 300 presenters of dance in more than 4,300 performances and 7,500 community activities. NDP has reached over 2.5 million audience members and funds tours to an average of 36 states annually.

 

General Process & Timeline

The Touring grant selection process is divided into two stages:

STAGE 1

• September 2009 – February 2010: Performing arts presenters (and other nonprofit organizations) review the list of Production grant recipients. Presenters interested in booking a project for the next season (June 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011) contact tour coordinators and engage in planning and negotiation.
• March 2, 2010: Presenters submit letters of intent due to tour coordinators; tour coordinators submit interim tour grids to NEFA; initial tour grids reviewed by NEFA. 

STAGE 2

• April 1, 2010: Presenters listed on the final tour grids submit Touring applications through NEFA's online granting system (instructions below); tour coordinators submit final tour grids to NEFA.
• May 2010: Presenters are notified of grant awards.

 

Eligibility

• U.S. performing arts presenters with nonprofit status who are interested in presenting NDP projects are eligible to apply for NDP Touring grants.

 

Program Parameters

• Engagements must include at least one public performance, and tours must include at least three presenters from at least two states
• There is no limit to the number of NDP Touring Grants a presenter may receive
• Presenters in receipt of FUSED funding cannot receive NDP touring subsidy for the same project 

 

Grant Instructions & Forms

ACCESS YOUR GRANT FORM

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 Invitation Only: National Dance Project Touring Support form to begin.

Need help? Can't apply online? Refer to the FAQs on NEFA's Online Grant Process page or contact Julia Marx.

Online applications must be submitted by midnight on the deadline date. NEFA staff is available for assistance Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM EST.

 

 

PDF FORMS

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

2009 NDP TOUR ONLY AWARDS
2009 NDP AWARDS
SAMPLE NDP LETTER OF INTENT
SAMPLE NDP TOURING APPLICATION
NDP TOURING EVALUATION
NDP TOUR GRID