[New England Foundation for the Arts](https://www.nefa.org)

Rolling deadline (apply after invitation)

Up to 50% of the artistic fee (including travel) for each NTP project engagement; no fixed maximum; reimbursement after event.

Supports invited U.S. presenters to showcase NTP Creation & Touring Grant projects by covering up to half of artistic fees and travel.

--- ## Description This grant supports U.S. nonprofit presenters invited to present projects that have received National Theater Project (NTP) Creation & Touring Grants. The Presentation Grant helps cover up to 50% of the artistic fee, including travel expenses, for eligible NTP projects. This funding is designed to broaden access to innovative, ensemble-driven theater and to strengthen networks between artists, ensembles, and presenters across the U.S. The grant is reimbursement-based and aims to facilitate public presentations, foster collaboration, and support the national theater field. --- ## Due Dates - Rolling deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis after an invitation is received, typically about 60 days after invitation. - Tour coordinators submit tour plans to NEFA on a rolling basis; presenters apply after being invited. --- ## Funding Amount - Grant covers up to 50% of the artistic fee (including travel, per diem, and housing) for each NTP-supported project engagement. - No fixed award maximum; amount determined through negotiation with the tour coordinator and NEFA invitation. - Funds are disbursed as reimbursement after the engagement and approval of final reporting. --- ## Eligibility - U.S. organizations with nonprofit status are eligible. - Applicants must be invited by the tour coordinator of an NTP Creation & Touring Grant project. - Engagement must include at least one public performance. - No limit on the number of Presentation Grants an organization can receive, but a separate application is required for each project. - Applicants must be able to fulfill all reporting and documentation requirements. --- ## Application Process - Contact the tour coordinator for eligible NTP projects (listed in the [NTP Directory](https://www.nefa.org/grants/grant-recipients-filtered?keyword-filter=&grant-program-filter%5B400%5D=400&field_touring_support_available_value%5B1%5D=1)). - Tour coordinators negotiate subsidy amounts and submit tour plans to NEFA. - NEFA reviews eligibility and sends invitations to presenters included in tour plans. - Invited presenters submit an online application (typically within 60 days of invitation). - Required documents include an IRS W-9 form and a DUNS number. - Grant notification and award agreements are sent within 6–8 weeks of application. - Grant is paid as reimbursement after the event and submission of all required final reports and documentation. --- ## Additional Information - Grant recipients must provide a final evaluation, signed contracts, publicity materials crediting NEFA, and (strongly encouraged) images of the engagement within one month after the event. - Changes in the artistic fee must be reported to NEFA; reductions may affect the grant amount. - In-kind contributions do not count toward the artistic fee. - Failure to submit required materials on time may result in forfeiture of the award. --- ## External Links - [National Theater Project Presentation Grant Program Page](https://www.nefa.org/grants/find-grant/national-theater-project-presentation-grant) - [Eligible NTP Projects Directory](https://www.nefa.org/grants/grant-recipients-filtered?keyword-filter=&grant-program-filter%5B400%5D=400&field_touring_support_available_value%5B1%5D=1) - [Program Requirements & Reports](https://www.nefa.org/grants/find-grant/national-theater-project-presentation-grant#reqsrptsgrantrecips) - [General NEFA Contact Page](https://www.nefa.org/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------| | General NEFA Inquiries | info@nefa.org | 617-951-0010 | | Quita Sullivan (Program) | qsullivan@nefa.org | 617-865-1839 | | Leilani Ricardo (Program) | lricardo@nefa.org | 617-865-1843 |

National Theater Project Presentation Grant - New England Foundation for the Arts

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