Touring grants provide funding for presenting high quality artists through innovative projects that exhibit strong collaboration between artists and nonprofit organizations and that creatively bring the arts to communities and underserved populations in New England.

Expeditions Touring grant projects must include at least three New England nonprofit organizational partners in geographically separate communities from at least two states. Expeditions Touring grants provide up to 50% of artist fees (maximum $10,000 per partner). Artist fees may include the cost per engagement and residency services, travel, accommodations, and per diem.

Each of the three or more touring partners must include public performances, and additional community engagement activities. Artist fees for multiple performances, residencies, and other contextual outreach activities are considered eligible expenses.

Expeditions Touring grant projects must occur within the June 1 - August 31 time frame following award notification.

Each partner must submit a separate application; one partner is to serve as lead applicant.

View a list of this year's Expeditions Touring Grantees.

To apply for an Expeditions Touring grant, visit the Expeditions Grant Instructions page.