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January 2020
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Two photos. On the left, a breakdancer does floorwork, and, on the right, a red dress lays on leaves in a gallery space.
Photo credit: courtesy of Creative City Boston grantees (from left; artists not pictured) Ashton Lites and Lilly Manycolors
Creative City Boston 2020 Cohort Launches
Creative City Boston   supports Boston area artists to develop socially-engaged public art projects. Nine artist-led projects were awarded $20,000 each to explore themes such as climate change, xenophobia, and healing, with Community Partner Grants ranging from $1,000-$5,000 each.
Winter 2020 Deadlines
Aretha Aoki | photo by Ian Douglas
New England Now
Professional Development Lab
Apply to the  Regional Dance Development Initiative (RDDI)  to join a cohort of 12 New England based choreographers and experience  New England Now , a nine-month series of connected activities across the region designed to elevate your work inside of New England.  Deadline: February 7, 2020.
New England Dance Fund supported Orlando Hernández | Photo courtesy of the artist's  CreativeGround profile
New England Dance Fund
The New England Dance Fund awards grants to New England-based choreographers of all genres and backgrounds who identify an opportunity that will advance their careers in dance. Deadline: February 21, 2020.
On a stage, a violinist plucks her violin.
NEST-supported Samara Piano Quartet | Photo by Kyle Gray
New England States Touring (NEST) Grant
The New England States Touring Grant (NEST) f unds nonprofit organizations to present touring artists in venues across New England. Deadline: March 2, 2020.
On a stage, step dancers perform and smile.
NDP Production Grant recipient Step Afrika! | Photo by William Perrigen
National Dance Project Production Grant
The National Dance Project Production Grants fund the creation and U.S. touring of new dance works. Grants are awarded to approximately 20 projects annually. Deadline: March 2, 2020.
Lit by a projection of water, a woman holds her hands up and closes her eyes.
National Theater Project-funded Teatro Luna West | Photo by Alexandra Meda
National Theater Project
Creation & Touring Grant
The National Theater Project Creation & Touring Grant provides funds for creation and U.S. touring of artist-led, ensemble, devised projects. These grants are awarded to eight projects annually. Deadline: March 9, 2020.
More Grant Opportunities
Grant deadlines are at 11:59 PM ET. NEFA staff are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET.
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