Funding your creative practice can be a complicated process.
We’re here to help.
A Note about Public Funding Uncertainty
Given federal cuts and attacks on arts, culture, and the humanities, 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. The Help Desk is here to field your questions, listen to any stories and updates of how cuts are affecting your work, and support you in finding resources. The information we gather is crucial to informing our advocacy.
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
Ready to apply for public funding? View our tip sheets, webinar recordings, and other resources to help you get ready to submit a strong application.
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
As the advocacy organization for Illinois’ creative sector, Arts Alliance created the Help Desk to bridge the gap between government organizations with funding programs and the creatives applying for funding. We’re here to assist creative workers, organizations, and businesses with applying for public funding opportunities.
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.
