Since 2013, Footprint’s grant making approach has put relationship at the center of our process.
We’ve worked to cultivate relationships, convene partners, invest in leadership, and encourage collaboration with people/organizations doing work in four focus areas: creative culture, environment, learning, and social justice.
We value efforts that:
Attract, retain, and grow talent
Generate new leadership
Take risks
Explore new ideas and approaches
Support collaborations
Engage under-served populations
Enrich public spaces
Build community
We see our grants as investments in people with new ideas for strengthening community.
GRANT REQUESTS
Grant requests are received by invitation only. Our grantmaking supports efforts specific to Chattanooga TN and Northern California. Footprint does not make grants toward capital campaigns, capital projects, or annual campaigns, nor does the foundation buy tables for fundraising events.
Please note that as of 2023, Footprint is changing its grantmaking strategy and will not be making new grants until a new strategy and process has been (re)defined.