Research Guides: NUvention Arts & Entertainment: Funding

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Research Funding and Grant Writing
In-depth guide on finding opportunities, assessing organizations, and writing grant proposals.
Entrepreneurship
Great general resources, particularly if you're looking for Venture Capital funding

Finding Funding

Foundation Directory Online This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive information on grantmakers and their grants
PitchBook This link opens in a new window
To use this service, you must register for an account using your Northwestern email address. Off campus users must use GlobalProtect VPN for registration. If you see an "Invalid IP" error, access the login page again at http://turing.library.northwestern.edu/login?url=http://northwestern.pitchbook.com.

Accounts are purged each year on June 30th. Create a new account at that time for access.

To login, off campus users MUST use a library link or VPN.

Access to mobile apps not included in Northwestern's license.

PitchBook tracks startups, public and private equity markets, including venture capital, private equity and M&A. Includes contact information.

ACCESS RESTRICTED to the Northwestern University community (except hospitals).

Grant Forward (formerly IRIS)
Continually updated, Grant Forward includes 19,000+ opportunities, including 8,000+ federal and foundation opportunities. Can also be used to enter your research profile and network with others based on research interests.

Local Funding Resources

2112
An incubator space for entrepreneurs in creative fields, including music, film/video, and other content creation. Huge roster of mentors in the Chicago area, including Northwestern alumni.

Chicago Community Trust
Grant opportunities from businesses or nonprofits aiming to address the racial wealth gap in the Chicago Area. All funding requests are considered based on fit to the current strategic plan.

SBA Illinois District Office
Located in downtown Chicago, the SBA provides resources including funding opportunities, networking events, and educational programming for small businesses and start-ups across Illinois.