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If you are a small business
What do you need funding for?

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Private foundations (family and independent)

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Identify prospective donors

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Full proposal

Chicago Area Grant Application

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If you are a small business
Search the Donors Forum Library catalog online
The Donors Forum's mission is service to the nonprofit community and philanthropic sector, and private funders never give to for-profit organizations. Therefore, our resources for small business grants and loans is quite limited.

Other information sources
The Harold Washington Public Library Business Information Center
400 South State Street
(312)747-4400
Located in the Business, Science and Technology Division, the collection contains a wide range of reference books and resources available to help you get your business off the ground. Check out their website for a description of their collection and a great listing of Small Business Information on the Internet.

Small Business Administration
500 West Madison Street
(312) 353-4528
fax (312) 886-5688
Excellent information about starting, funding and strengthening a small business.

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
Northwest Atrium Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1250
(312)353-7724
fax (312) 886-5688
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the Small Business Administration. Working and retired executives and business owners donate their time and expertise as volunteer business counselors and provide confidential counseling and mentoring free of charge.


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