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

Rolling (Applications due ≥1 month before travel)

$500–$700 per trip; covers up to 100% of eligible travel costs

Supports New England-based presenters' travel to research artistic work for future programming.

Only one grant per organization per NEFA fiscal year; reimbursement requires report and receipts.

--- ## Description The New England Presenter Travel Fund is designed to help New England-based nonprofit presenters and curatorial staff expand their exposure to diverse artistic work by providing travel grants. These grants support attendance at festivals, showcases, conferences, and other cultural events where presenters can discover new artists and performances for potential presentation in their communities. The goal is to broaden the artistic experience of New England organizations and increase the diversity of artists presented in the region. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. - Applications must be submitted at least one calendar month before the departure date of the proposed trip. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants range from $500 to $700 per trip. - Covers up to 100% of eligible travel expenses, including mileage, economy transportation, meals, lodging, admission, and registration fees. - Only one grant per organization per NEFA fiscal year. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, school, federally recognized Indian tribal government, or unit of state or local government based in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont. - Organizations must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov. - Only presenters (organizations that financially compensate artists/ensembles for performances) are eligible; producing organizations or individual artists/ensembles are not. - Fiscal agents are not eligible. - Only one individual per organization may be funded for the same trip. - Must provide documentation of compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA. --- ## Application Process - Submit an application via NEFA’s [grant portal](https://nefa.my.site.com/grants) at least one month before travel. - Funding decisions are made within four weeks of receipt. - After travel, submit a grant report within 40 days, including: - Completed Presenter Travel Fund Report Form - Copies of all itemized receipts (excluding meals) - A short narrative summarizing the artistic quality of work seen and the trip’s value to your institution - Reimbursement is contingent on submission of required documentation. --- ## Additional Information - Priority is given to applicants with limited access to other travel funding, trips maximizing exposure to multiple artists/genres, and travel to events with strong showcasing components. - Travel for individual artists to present their own work, or for conferences without opportunities to see artistic work, is not eligible. - Failure to submit required reports within 40 days may result in grant cancellation and loss of eligibility for other NEFA grants. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: New England Presenter Travel Fund](https://www.nefa.org/grants/find-grant/new-england-presenter-travel-fund) - [SAM.gov UEI Registration](https://sam.gov/content/home) - [NEFA Arts & Accessibility](https://www.nefa.org/about_us/arts_accessibility) - [Legal Requirements (NEA)](https://www.arts.gov/grants/legal-requirements-and-assurance-of-compliance) - [Return to Your Grant Application](https://nefa.my.site.com/grants) - [Receipt Form (Excel)](https://www.nefa.org/sites/default/files/documents/FY20%20NEPTF%20Presenter%20Travel%20Reimbursement%20Form.xlsx) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Contact Page | |-----------------------|-----------------------------|---------------|------------------------------------------------| | NEFA Grants Team | presentingtouring@nefa.org | 617-951-0010 | [Contact NEFA](https://www.nefa.org/contact) |

New England Presenter Travel Fund - New England Foundation for the Arts

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