New England Presenter Travel Fund
Limited submission
The New England Presenter Travel Fund from NEFA supports travel for presenters to research new artistic work for potential presentation in New England.
Funder: New England Foundation for the Arts
Due Dates: Rolling (apply at least 3 weeks before travel; no later than 30 days prior to departure)
Funding Amounts: $500–$1,000 per trip; up to 100% of eligible travel costs, one grant per organization per NEFA fiscal year (June 1–May 31)
Summary: Supports travel for curatorial staff at New England-based presenting organizations to research new artistic work for potential presentation in the region.
Key Information: Nonprofit, school, or government presenters in New England with a SAM.gov UEI are eligible; travel must be for research, not self-presentation.
Description
The New England Presenter Travel Fund, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA), is designed to strengthen the performing arts ecosystem in New England by supporting travel costs for curatorial staff at presenting organizations. The fund enables presenters to attend festivals, showcases, and cultural events to discover new artistic work that may be brought to New England audiences. By broadening the experience and knowledge of nonprofit arts presenters, the program aims to increase the diversity of artists presented and expand the region’s arts community both nationally and internationally.
