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NEFA INVESTS IN ARTISTS + COMMUNITIES

40+

Years Supporting the Arts

430

Grants Awarded in 2019

$3.25 M

Amount in Grants Given

30,000+

Profiles on CreativeGround

Upcoming Grant Deadlines

NEFA offers grants to artists and organizations to support the creation and presentation of work. These are the grants with upcoming deadlines.

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New England Dance Fund

The New England Dance Fund awards small, catalytic grants to New England-based choreographers of all genres and backgrounds who identify an opportunity that will advance their careers in dance.

February 21, 2020

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National Dance Project Production Grant

NDP Production Grants fund the creation and U.S. touring of new dance works. Grants are highly competitive and are awarded to approximately 20 projects annually.

Preliminary deadline: March 2, 2020

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New England States Touring (NEST) Grant

Funds nonprofit organizations to present touring artists in venues across New England.

March 2, 2020

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National Theater Project Creation & Touring Grant

Provides funds for creation and U.S. touring of artist-led, ensemble, devised projects. These grants are highly competitive and are awarded to ten projects annually.

Preliminary deadline: March 9, 2020

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National Dance Project Presentation Grant

Presentation Grants are made to eligible organizations to support up to 50% of the artist fee and travel expenses per engagement of NDP awarded projects on tour.

By invitation only: April 17, 2020

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Public Art Learning Fund

The Public Art Learning Fund aims to strengthen the field of public art in New England by providing professional development support directly to artists.

April 21, 2020

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National Dance Project Travel Fund

National Dance Project Travel Fund provides monetary assistance for U.S. based presenters, curatorial staff, and residency directors or for current NDP artist grantees to connect in person to explore feasibility of presenting NDP-funded works.

Rolling Deadline

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National Theater Project Presentation Grant

Presentation Grants are made to invited U.S. presenters and support up to 50% of the artistic fee for NTP projects.

Rolling Deadline

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National Theater Project Presenter Travel Grant

Grants provide monetary assistance for travel to promote the touring of NTP funded projects.

Rolling Deadline

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New England Presenter Travel Fund

Presenter Travel Fund enhances the performing arts in the region by supporting travel costs associated with researching artistic work that may eventually be presented in New England.

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What's Happening

Feb 14, 2020

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Reflecting on the Seeds of CreativeGround, Year Six

Feb 11, 2020

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Reflections on the National Theater Project Convening in Appalachia

Feb 7, 2020

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Advice for Submitting a Successful NEST Application

Feb 5, 2020

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NEFA Appoints New Executive Affairs & Special Projects Officer

Feb 5, 2020

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On the CreativeGround with Michael Sakamoto

Feb 3, 2020

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Public Art/Public Places

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