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A Note about Public Funding Uncertainty
We know this is an increasingly uncertain and challenging time for arts organizations in Illinois. We encourage you to visit the Arts Alliance rapid response page to take action and stay updated about the latest federal news.
View Current Funding Opportunities
Our team regularly gathers funding opportunities for the creative community in Illinois.
Get Help
Our Help Desk offers free 1:1 support navigating various public funding opportunities. We’ll accept anything from a hello to an in-depth question about tax forms!
Resources
View our tip sheets, webinar recordings, and other resources.
Arts Alliance regularly hosts workshops and series for Illinois creatives. Head to our YouTube channel to see all our past events!
Introduction to Government Funding
Starting Your Creative Business
Starting Your Creative Nonprofit
Upcoming Events
Stay tuned for announcements from the Help Desk or our partners about workshops, webinars, and more!
About the Help Desk
The Arts Alliance Help Desk helps creative workers, organizations, and businesses navigate funding and operational resources to help them succeed.
Support this work
If you’re a funder interested in helping the Alliance provide funding navigation services to the creative sector, we’d love to talk! Reach out to our Senior Director of Development, Kaitlin Donnelly, at donnelly@artsalliance.org.