New England Foundation for the Artsgrant
NEFA Public Art for Spatial Justice
- Who Can Apply: Massachusetts-based lead applicants: individual artists 18 and older, informal artistic collaborations or artist collectives, or Massachusetts community-based organizations working with artist(s). Individual artists can apply directly without an organisational partner. Projects must take place in Massachusetts.
- The Focus: Public art projects that cultivate expressions or embodiments of spatial justice in public spaces, across all artistic disciplines; priority for BIPOC-led/co-led and community-rooted projects.
- The Funding: Grants of $15,000 to $30,000 for up to a two-year grant period (March 2027 – February 2029), paid 45% / 45% / 10%; taxable income for individuals.
- Key Requirements: Online portal application with applicant, project plan and budget details, plus: project description with workplan and timeline (3,500 characters); project location(s) (2,000 characters) with required location photo(s); lead artist's practice and interest (2,000 characters); relationship to the people and place (2,000 characters); optional additional context (3,500 characters) and optional video up to three minutes.
DeadlineTuesday, December 1, 2026
AwardGrants range from $15,000 to $30,000 for up to a two-year grant period.
DurationUp to 24 months from the start of the grant period
Program datesMarch 1, 2027 – February 28, 2029
LocationMA
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinespublic art, spatial justice, visual art, performance, ritual
Age range18–
Application notesApplications are submitted through NEFA's online grant portal. Preview application questions, office hours, and info session registration are available. Grantees complete an interim check-in and a final report due 40 days after project completion; failure to submit a grantee report makes them ineligible for future PASJ grants.
Contactkszeto@nefa.org
New England Foundation for the Arts
Organization based in Boston