NEFA: New England Dance Fund
New England Foundation for the Arts
Who can apply
To be eligible for the New England Dance Fund, choreographers must Have a CreativeGround profile with DANCE as the primary discipline.Reside full-time and create in one of the six New England states.Fulfill the Requirements & Reports for Grant Recipients (see below), if awarded.Be applying for an opportunity that will take place between November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2027. Eligible opportunities may include but are not limited to: residencies; research trips; conferences; workshops or other trainings that build creative or administrative skills; tour planning; publication expenses; fees associated with music/musicians; process documentation or archival projects; videography/er or photo shoots/documentation and editing; artist fees needed to prepare the work for a presentation opportunity; hiring a consultant; mentorship. New England Dance Fund grants may be paid directly to individuals
About this opportunity
The next deadline will be September 14, 2026. Applicants will be notified by early-November 2026. Grant funds will be paid in full within six weeks of the award notification. Additional details and application instructions are available on the NEFA program page.