October 2018
NEFA Among Cohort of Grantmakers Committed to Change for Racial Equity
A cohort of grant makers from the U.S. and Canada came together last winter with the purpose of examining and identifying ways to strengthen equity in grant decision-making practices. The major outcome of this cohort's work is a toolkit for equitable grantmaking.

NEFA has committed to making changes in our grantmaking and panel review processes toward greater equity in the applicant pool, selection, and training of panelists, panel experience, and transparency in the grantmaking process. These changes were initiated with our spring 2018 panelists.
Join Your Peers at Idea Swap
10.30.18 | Mechanics Hall , Worcester

The Idea Swap is an annual event for New England-based cultural programmers and artists to network and share touring project ideas, including those that may qualify for funding from NEFA's  Expeditions  grant program.

Browse over 80 performing arts touring projects on NEFA's  Idea Swap Project Ideas page and join the 160 presenters and artists already registered for the Idea Swap!
Photo: Idea Swap 2017, by Jeffrey Filiault/NEFA
Share Your Story at CCX 2019 in Montpelier
6.6.19-6.7.19 | Montpelier, Vermont
#CCX2019
CCX gathers people from across New England for networking and learning every other June. Submit your community initiative to promote your creative community, tell your story, and create the content for this unique peer-to-peer exchange. Read more about CCX workshop guidelines and themes. You can also fill out our workshop reviewer questionnaire to be considered for the committee that reviews CCX workshop ideas.
Deadline 12.20.18
CCX 2019 will take place with the help of local host Montpelier Alive .
Photo of Montpelier, VT, by Paul Richardson
Apply for a Grant

Grant deadlines are at 11:59 PM ET. NEFA staff are available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.

12.03.18
(for projects on or after March 1, 2018)

ROLLING DEADLINES
Read About Recently Awarded Grants

NEFA recently awarded the following grants:

Idea Swap Sponsors
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SUPPORTING SPONSORS
IN-KIND
Contact development manager Sharon Timmel about Idea Swap and Creative Communities Exchange sponsorship opportunities.
New England Foundation for the Arts | 617.951.0010 | [email protected] | NEFA.org
ABOUT NEFA
The New England Foundation for the Arts invests in artists and communities and fosters equitable access to the arts, enriching the cultural landscape in New England and the nation. NEFA accomplishes this by granting funds to artists and cultural organizations; connecting them to networks and knowledge-building opportunities; and analyzing their economic contributions. NEFA serves as a regional partner for the National Endowment for the Arts, New England’s state arts agencies, and private foundations.   Learn more at nefa.org . 
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