National Dance Project Presentation Grant
National Dance Project Presentation Grant supports U.S. presenters hosting current NDP-supported dance projects, bringing touring artists and performances to communities to expand access to dance.
Funder: New England Foundation for the Arts
Due Dates: 2 months before first listed engagement (tour/sharing plan) | 2 months before engagement starts (presenter application)
Funding Amounts: Up to 50% of the artist fee per engagement, including housing, per diem, and travel
Summary: Supports U.S. presenters bringing current NDP-supported dance projects to their communities.
Key Information: Presenters must be included on an NDP project’s tour/sharing plan before NEFA invites them to apply.
Description
The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) makes National Dance Project (NDP) Presentation Grants directly to eligible U.S. presenters of NDP-awarded projects on tour. The grants help cover the cost of bringing artists and companies into communities for engagements that include at least one public or virtual performance.
The program is part of NDP’s work to support new dance projects and their U.S. touring and sharing. These engagements connect audiences with dance artists, create opportunities for artistic growth, and increase access to the arts and creative process. Presentation Grants remain available for current NDP-supported projects, although NDP awarded its final Production Grant cohort in September 2026.
