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Consistent with NEFA’s obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable federal and state laws, it is the policy of NEFA that no applicant for financial award shall be denied participation based on their race, color, national origin, gender or other protected classification.
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.
Travel grants are also available for arts presenters or curatorial staff to travel for the purpose of seeing projects currently supported through the National Theater Project and the National Dance Project.
Organizations are eligible to receive only one New England Presenter Travel Fund grant per NEFA's fiscal year.
To be eligible for the New England Presenter Travel Fund, applicants must:
Presenter Travel Fund will not fund:
Applicants may apply for funding to help cover expenses of attending festivals, showcases, conferences, or other cultural events where they will see artistic work that they may present in their own community.
Presenter Travel Fund grants to New England-based nonprofit organizations will cover up to 100% of travel feels up to $700, including mileage, economy class transportation, meals, lodging, admission, and conference or showcase registration fees. Grants range from $500 to $700.
Applications are due no later than one calendar month prior to the departure date of the proposed trip.
New England Presenter Travel Fund grants are fully supported by federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. All funded projects be must in full accordance with the U.S. Constitution, federal law, public policy requirements, and applicable Executive Orders to the Extent permitted by law. All applicants and grantees should review the Legal Requirements and Assurance of Compliance as stated by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Grant reports enable NEFA to fulfill reporting obligations to its funders, including the National Endowment for the Arts.
Grant payments will be made upon receipt of the following which must be submitted within 40 days after the funded trip:
Failure to provide this material within 40 days of the trip may result in cancellation of the grant and all pending NEFA grants. If the travel dates change or the trip is cancelled, or if you anticipate a delay in submission of materials, please contact NEFA staff.
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