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

September 2026 (Application) | November 2026 (Earliest project start)

$1,000 per grant; paid in full within six weeks of notification

Supports New England-based choreographers with grants for timely, career-advancing opportunities in dance.

Next deadline is anticipated for September 2026; eligibility requires a CreativeGround profile and New England residency.

--- ## Description The New England Dance Fund provides direct support to choreographers based in the six New England states, enabling them to pursue opportunities that will significantly impact their dance making or advance their role within the regional dance landscape. The fund prioritizes timely opportunities and is committed to supporting a diverse group of artists across genres, backgrounds, and career stages. Funded activities may include residencies, research, professional development, documentation, artist fees, mentorship, and more. The initiative is supported by The Aliad Fund at the Boston Foundation and administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA). --- ## Due Dates - **Application deadline (anticipated):** September 2026 - **Earliest eligible project start date (anticipated):** November 2026 - **Latest eligible project end date (anticipated):** October 2027 - **Notification of award (anticipated):** Early November 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Grant amount:** $1,000 per award - **Payment:** Paid in full within six weeks of notification - **Number of awards:** Varies by cycle and available funding --- ## Eligibility To be eligible, applicants must: - Be a choreographer/dance maker living and creating full-time in one of the six New England states. - Have a [CreativeGround](http://www.creativeground.org/) profile with DANCE as the primary discipline. - Apply for an opportunity taking place between November 2026 and October 2027. - Fulfill all reporting requirements for previous NEFA grants (if applicable). **Not eligible:** - Choreographers who received a New England Dance Fund grant in September 2025 (must skip one cycle before reapplying). - Applicants with overdue NEFA grantee reports. - School, studio, or youth programs; ongoing operations. --- ## Application Process - Review the full program guidelines on the [NEFA grant page](https://www.nefa.org/grants/find-grant/new-england-dance-fund). - Prepare responses to the narrative questions: - Description and significance of the opportunity. - How it will advance your dancemaking and your ideal outcomes. - Timeline or work plan for the activity. - Prepare a projected budget for your request. - Ensure your CreativeGround profile is up to date and designates DANCE as your primary discipline. - Apply via NEFA’s [Grants Application Portal](https://grants.nefa.org/). New users may need to create an account. - Applicants will be notified of decisions by early November 2026 (anticipated). - Awarded funds must be used for activities within the eligible project period. --- ## Additional Information - Grant funds may be paid directly to individuals, 501(c)(3) organizations, or fiscal sponsors. - Grants are taxable income and reportable to the IRS; recipients will receive a 1099 form. - A final grantee report is required within 40 days of project completion; failure to report affects future eligibility. - NEFA staff are available to answer applicant questions in the weeks leading up to the deadline. --- ## External Links - [New England Dance Fund program page](https://www.nefa.org/grants/find-grant/new-england-dance-fund) - [Application portal](https://grants.nefa.org/) - [CreativeGround: Register or update your profile](http://www.creativeground.org/) - [Application questions overview](https://www.nefa.org/new-england-dance-fund-application-questions) - [NEFA grant FAQs](https://www.nefa.org/news/new-grants-application-reporting-portal) - [Sign up for NEFA news and updates](https://www.nefa.org/sign-our-mailing-list) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@nefa.org](mailto:info@nefa.org) \| 617-951-0010 | | NEFA Contact Page | [https://www.nefa.org/contact](https://www.nefa.org/contact) | | Grants Portal Tech Support | [tech@nefa.org](mailto:tech@nefa.org) |

New England Dance Fund

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