New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) Grants

Open New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) grants

• National Theater Project Creation & Touring Grant

  Up to $130Kopen

  National Theater Project Creation & Touring Grant is sponsored by New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA). Provides funding for the development and...

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• Public Art for Spatial Justice

  Up to $30Kopen

  Public Art for Spatial Justice is sponsored by New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA). Provides grants to Massachusetts-based artists and organiza...

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• New England Arts Resilience Fund

  Up to $15Kopen

  New England Arts Resilience Fund is sponsored by New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA). Supports New England nonprofit arts and cultural organiza...

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• New England Presenter Travel Fund

  Up to $700open

  New England Presenter Travel Fund is sponsored by New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA). The New England Presenter Travel Fund enhances the perfo...

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• National Dance Project Presentation Grant

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  National Dance Project Presentation Grant is sponsored by New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA). Provides grants to U. S. nonprofit presenting or...

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• National Dance Project (NDP) Presentation Grant

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  National Dance Project (NDP) Presentation Grant is sponsored by New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA). Supports U. S. nonprofit presenting organi...

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• National Dance Project (NDP) Production Grant

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  National Dance Project (NDP) Production Grant is sponsored by New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA). Provides funding for the creation and tourin...

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• Collective Imagination for Spatial Justice

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  Collective Imagination for Spatial Justice is sponsored by New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA). Supports teams of at least three members based ...

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• New Work New England

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  New Work New England is sponsored by New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA). Supports New England artists in creating and producing new work to sh...

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• New England States Touring (NEST) Grant

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  New England States Touring (NEST) Grant is sponsored by New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA). Supports New England artists in touring and presen...

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• New England Dance Fund

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  New England Dance Fund is sponsored by New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA). Awards grants to choreographers for opportunities that significantl...

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• National Theater Project (Creation & Touring Grant)

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  National Theater Project (Creation & Touring Grant) is sponsored by New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA). Provides funds for creation and U. S. ...

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Where New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) grants go

Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.

What New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) awards:

How to apply for New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) grants

Most New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Many private and community foundations require a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) before a full proposal — see our guide below.