---
title: New England Foundation for the Arts
description: A social impact organization funding arts and culture through grants, partnerships, and advocacy in New England.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/new-england-foundation-for-the-arts
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-09-06"
updatedAt: "2026-09-29"
organizationType: Foundation / private collection
location: Boston, MA, United States
website: http://www.nefa.org/
yearFounded: 1976
---

# New England Foundation for the Arts

*Foundation / private collection • Boston, MA, United States*

## About

A social impact organization funding arts and culture through grants, partnerships, and advocacy in New England.

The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) is a social impact organization that builds, sustains, and fights for arts and culture through grantmaking, partnerships, and advocacy across New England, the nation, and beyond.

It offers a range of grant programs supporting artists and organizations working in dance, theater, public art, and other performing arts disciplines.

NEFA administers national initiatives such as the National Dance Project and National Theater Project, connecting artists and presenters across the country.

Through programs like CreativeGround and Center Stage, it also fosters regional, national, and international connections among the creative community.

In 2026, NEFA is marking 50 years of work supporting creativity in the region.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1976
- **Address:** 321 Harrison Ave, Suite 420, Boston, MA 02118
- **Website:** http://www.nefa.org/
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NEFA1976/, linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-england-foundation-for-the-arts, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nefa_1976/, tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nefa_1976

## Programs

View current programs from New England Foundation for the Arts on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/new-england-foundation-for-the-arts