Funding Criteria

Presenter Travel Fund Grants to nonprofit, New England-based organizations will cover up to 50% of total expenses, including mileage, economy class transportation, meals, lodging, admission, and, where applicable, conference or showcase registration fees. In general, grants do not exceed $500.

Presenter Travel Fund gives priority to:

  • Travel* by programming or curatorial staff of arts presenting organizations.
    *Generally, NEFA will not support the travel of more than one individual from the same organization for the same trip.
  • Travel plans that enable the applicant to see the work of several different artists (for example, by attending a festival or showcase).
  • Travel to conferences with strong showcasing components.
  • Travel for arts programming staff who have limited access to other sources of subsidy.

 

Presenter Travel Fund will not fund:

  • Travel for individual artists
  • Travel for artists/ensembles

 

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