The Peer Exchange Fund supports NPN Partner organizations in collaborative exchanges to foster learning, equity, and organizational development within the arts sector.
Funder: National Performance Network
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per award for NPN Partner-to-Partner exchanges; typically one-time, short-term support.
Summary: Supports NPN Partner organizations in building relationships, sharing knowledge, and collaborating through peer exchanges.
Key Information: Only NPN Partners are eligible; activities must involve partner-to-partner exchange.
The Peer Exchange Fund is a special initiative of the National Performance Network (NPN) designed to foster relationship-building, knowledge sharing, collaboration, learning, and practice among NPN Partner organizations. This fund aims to strengthen the NPN network by supporting exchanges between partner organizations, with a focus on equitable practices, professional and organizational development, and systems change within the arts and philanthropy sector. The program is structured to address evolving network needs and is supported by the Doris Duke Foundation.