National Theater Project Creation & Touring Grant - New England Foundation for the Arts
NEFA's National Theater Project Creation & Touring Grant funds innovative, ensemble-devised theater projects that emphasize equity, innovation, and community engagement across the U.S.
Funder: New England Foundation for the Arts
Due Dates: October 17, 2024 (Preliminary application) | March 3, 2025 (Final application for invited finalists)
Funding Amounts: $110,000 per project (disbursed in three payments); $10,000 Artist Development Grant for finalists not selected
Summary: Supports the creation and U.S. touring of artist-led, ensemble, devised theater projects, emphasizing innovation, equity, and community engagement.
Key Information: This is the final cycle of the grant in its current form.
Description
The National Theater Project Creation & Touring Grant, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA), provides significant funding to support the creation and U.S. touring of artist-led, ensemble, devised theater projects. The grant emphasizes equity, diversity, intersectionality, and accessibility, aiming to foster innovative approaches and meaningful partnerships in contemporary theater. Selected projects receive both development and touring support, with the intention of connecting artists, presenters, and communities across the United States and its territories. This is the final cycle of the grant in its current structure.
