Heinz College: 93-717 Writing for Creative Industries: Organizations and Funding Resources

The Foundation Center fosters public understanding of the foundation field by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating information on foundations, corporate giving, and related subjects. Full access to this resource is available at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

"A national network of private, public, and corporate arts funders, Grantmakers in the Arts provides leadership and service that advances the use of philanthropic and governmental resources to support the growth of arts and culture."

An independent funding organization that serves individual artists throughout the state, country and internationally.

"The Wallace Foundation is a national philanthropy that seeks to improve learning and enrichment for disadvantaged children and foster the vitality of the arts for everyone."

"The National Endowment for the Arts is an independent federal agency that funds, promotes, and strengthens the creative capacity of our communities by providing all Americans with diverse opportunities for arts participation."

"NEH serves and strengthens our republic by promoting excellence in the humanities and conveying the lessons of history to all Americans. The Endowment accomplishes this mission by awarding grants for top-rated proposals examined by panels of independent, external reviewers."

"The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council (GPAC) is the leading voice for arts and culture across the Greater Pittsburgh region, driving the political, financial, and professional support for the sector. As the primary arts advocacy and service organization, GPAC offers expert programs, resources and research that strengthen and ensure a thriving, more just and equitable creative community. "

"The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has helped to transform a downtrodden section of Downtown into a world-class Cultural District that stands as a national model of urban revitalization through the arts. Touring Broadway, contemporary dance, family events, education and community engagement programs, and cutting-edge visual arts are among the variety of arts and entertainment the Trust presents and exhibits. "

The MPA is a trade organization representing major film studios. They produce research reports and policy papers related to the motion picture industry.

Billboard is a US-based entertainment media company that provides weekly charts of top ranked songs and albums, as well as other information and new related to the music industry.