National Dance Project Production Grant - New England Foundation for the Arts
NEFA's National Dance Project Production Grant funds the creation and U.S. touring of innovative new dance works, prioritizing equity and collaboration, in its final 2026 cycle.
Funder: New England Foundation for the Arts
Due Dates: February 1, 2026 (outstanding/overdue grantee reports due) | March 16, 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per project: $45,000 creation, $10,000 general operating, $20,000 for U.S. tour support; award period through December 31, 2028.
Summary: Supports the creation and U.S. touring of new dance projects by professional choreographers or companies, with a focus on equity and innovation.
Key Information: The 2026 NDP deadline will be the final cycle for this grant program.
Description
The National Dance Project Production Grant, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA), funds the annual creation and U.S. touring or sharing of new dance projects led by professional choreographers or companies. The grant seeks to foster innovative, artistically excellent work and bring it to multiple communities across the United States and its territories. In its final cycle for 2026, the program will support an expanded cohort of grantees and finalists, reflecting NEFA’s commitment to equity, inclusiveness, and dismantling systemic barriers in the dance field. Projects must engage with at least two U.S. organizational and touring partners, and all activities must occur within the designated timeline.
