In 2009, as part of Surdna’s mission and program revision, Foundation Initiatives (FI) was created to ensure flexibility and ongoing cross-programmatic thinking at the foundation. FI does this through research and development (R&D) that supports the exploration of innovation, new strategies, and emerging trends identified by foundation staff; and through time-limited grantmaking initiatives based on the outcomes of our R&D. Results of our ongoing R&D and the establishment of specific grantmaking initiatives will be announced on our website and through our monthly newsletter.

We currently have two grant opportunities in FI: The New Orleans Fund, and the Capacity and Infrastructure Fund.

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