New England Dance Fund - New England Foundation for the Arts
The New England Dance Fund offers $1,000 grants to New England choreographers for career-advancing projects that foster diversity and strengthen the regional dance community.
Funder: New England Foundation for the Arts
Due Dates: August 31, 2026 (outstanding grantee report deadline) | September 14, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per grant; paid directly to choreographers or fiscal sponsors; one-time payment per award cycle.
Summary: Supports New England-based choreographers with grants for career-advancing opportunities and to foster a diverse dance community.
Key Information: Applicants with overdue reports must submit by August 31, 2026 to regain eligibility for this cycle.
Description
The New England Dance Fund, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA), provides $1,000 grants to choreographers based in New England. The program is designed to support opportunities that will significantly advance the artist’s career or enhance their role in the regional dance landscape. The fund prioritizes timely, career-impacting opportunities and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting artists from a wide range of backgrounds, disciplines, and career stages across all six New England states.
