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From behind, a woman, with a beaded hair tie, plays in a drum circle.

ArtsHERE

Investing in organizations to increase arts participation for underserved groups/communities
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In a field, folks stand in a circle around smoke, presumably from a fire.

Collective Imagination for Spatial Justice

Strengthens collaborations to collectively imagine creative, impactful, accountable public artmaking in Massachusetts.
A hand touches one of two wooden heart shaped frames with red woven through the middle.

Cultural Sustainability

Supporting arts organizations of color as they sustain and expand their practices, providing incredible arts and cultural experiences for larger, cross-cultural audiences.
On an outdoor stage, three men play brass instruments.

Jazz Road

Jazz Road is an artist-centric touring and residency grants program promoting deeper engagement between jazz musicians, presenters, and communities. Jazz Road is led by South Arts, one of NEFA's Regional Arts Organization colleagues.
On a stage, with a chair and lamp, two Black folks dance. One of the dancer's dress spins out and away from her.

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: Rolling Deadline
A Black woman, in spanx, holds her arms out in front of two other female dancers.

National Dance Project Production Grant

NDP Production Grants fund the creation and U.S. touring of 20 new dance projects annually.
Full Proposal by invitation: June 16, 2025
Three Black women jump and two point in different directions. They wear silver and are in front of a grey background with studio lighting.

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 projects.
Rolling Deadline
A performance on a small stage with five performers in colorful and eclectic costumes. The two central performers, Liz and Bow, hold a microphone, one wearing a dress and the other wearing a tutu over pants, while others around them are dressed in shiny, silver pants and bikini star shaped tops. One performer off stage is in drag, wearing a sequin pink dress. The background is an ornate, pink-lit wall with detailed patterns, enhancing the dramatic and artistic atmosphere.

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.
Final Proposal, by invitation: February 24
In front of a black curtain, four folks in different colored satin sashes pose. Two pose with their drum or drumsticks.

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.
By Invitation Only: Rolling Deadline
Seven Black performers on a white stage. One man, in a wife beater, is on the shoulders of two of his peers and looks out to the left.

National Theater Project Presenter Travel Grant

Grants provide monetary assistance for travel to promote the touring of NTP funded projects.
Not currently accepting applications
Puppeteers and an orchestra are on either side of a projection of a TV that shows a character running.

National Theater Project Transition Grant

Transition Grants are awarded to NTP Creation & Touring Grant recipients to support continuity for ensembles following the completion of touring.
For select NTP Production grantees by invitation only
In a garden, two Black women, in white dresses spin with their hands clasped together and their backs to each other.

New England Dance Fund

The New England Dance Fund awards grants to New England-based choreographers of all genres and backgrounds who identify an opportunity that will advance their careers in dance.
A white lady with dark brown hair sings with her band. The other bandmade we can see has a long beard is also white. The space has a big window with panes. The audience is blurred in the foreground.

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.
Rolling Deadline beginning in June
On a stage with red light and fog, a Black woman sings in front of a Black man who plays standing bass.

New England States Touring (NEST) Grant

Funds nonprofit organizations to present touring artists in venues across New England.
December 1, 2025
Foldable heart sculptures with sayings (like "peace in my soul") are wrapped around a pole on a street corner.

Public Art for Spatial Justice

Supports public art that creatively expresses and embodies a more just version of what’s possible in public.
In a classroom, a Black man speaks and points at a screen with text on it.

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.
A Black woman, with a short afro, speaks into a microphone. Behind her a sign reads "Burlington."

Rebecca Blunk Fund

The Rebecca Blunk Fund was established in memory of Rebecca Blunk (1953-2014), celebrating her 29 years of service to NEFA and her abiding passion for the arts.
By nomination only
A collage of folks of color working together in gardens, at music performances, enjoying food, etc.

Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color

Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color supports folklife and traditional arts rooted in communities of color by investing in artists/practitioners and the community

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