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A Message from our Executive Director

A message from NEFA’s executive director Cathy Edwards about what NEFA has heard from grantees and how NEFA is addressing the impact of COVID-19 on the sector.

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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+

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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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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.

By Invitation Only. Full Proposal Deadline Extended: July 10, 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.

By Invitation Only. Full Proposal Round Deadline Extended: July 20, 2020

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New Work New England

Provides grants to New England performing artists for the creation and production of new work

Summer 2020

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New England States Touring (NEST) Grant

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

November 2, 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.

November 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: Fall 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

What's Happening

Jun 3, 2020

Statement on Racial Justice

Jun 3, 2020

Anti-Racism Resources: Organizations Advancing Black Life

May 21, 2020

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New England Grants, RDDI Postponed

May 21, 2020

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Grants Support the Performing Arts in New England

May 21, 2020

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Request for Proposals – Consultant(s): Strategic Development Plan

May 7, 2020

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'RDDI: New England Now' Postponed

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