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Find a Grant

NEFA offers 15+ grants to artists and organizations to support the creation and presentation of work.
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Grant Recipients

Search the directory to learn more about what NEFA has supported.
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Grant Programs

Learn about program background, advisors, and non-grantmaking activities.
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Creative Economy

The creative economy is a powerful engine of growth and community vitality. Together, artists, cultural nonprofits, and creative businesses produce and distribute cultural goods and services that

Center Stage

Funding and support for nonprofit organizations in the U.S. for the touring of performing artists from select countries around the world.