Through the New England Dance Fund, NEFA will award grants of $1,000 directly to choreographers who identify and articulate an important opportunity that will significantly impact aspects of their dance making or advance their role within the regional New England dance landscape.

ELIGIBILITY:

Have a CreativeGround profile with DANCE as the primary discipline.

Reside full-time and create in one of the six New England states.

Fulfill the Requirements & Reports for Grant Recipients (see below), if awarded.

Be applying for an opportunity that will take place between November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2027.

Eligible opportunities may include but are not limited to: residencies; research trips; conferences; workshops or other trainings that build creative or administrative skills; tour planning; publication expenses; fees associated with music/musicians; process documentation or archival projects; videography/er or photo shoots/documentation and editing; artist fees needed to prepare the work for a presentation opportunity; hiring a consultant; mentorship.

New England Dance Fund grants may be paid directly to individuals, 501(c)(3) organizations, or to fiscal sponsors. New England Dance Fund grants are taxable income to the recipients and reportable to the IRS. Grantees, including individuals, will receive a 1099 from NEFA.

DEADLINE: September 14, 2026