New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) Grants
Attention New England Theaters, arts organizations, libraries & Schools!
You may be eligible for a grant of up to 50% of fees (travel expenses, accommodations, per diem and concert fee), up to a maximum of $3000. Please feel free to contact us if you need help with the application process. More Information
Who is Elibigle: Non-profit "Presenters"
A "presenter" may be any nonprofit organization interested in bringing cultural arts programming to its community. Libraries, schools, theatres, service agencies, & arts organizations are all examples of eligible nonprofit "presenters" that can apply for NEST funding.
Deadlines:
The quarterly receipt deadlines for NEST applications are:
- The first business day of March for projects beginning on or after June 1
- The first business day of June for projects beginning on or after September 1
- The first business day of September for projects beginning on or after December 1
- The first business day of December for projects beginning on or after March 1
Each deadline is the final day that applications will be accepted for that given quarter. Organizations are encouraged to submit their applications to deadlines early in NEFA’s fiscal year which runs from June 1 through May 31.