U.S. and Puerto Rico 501(c)(3) nonprofits can apply for Chick-fil-A grants of $30,000 to $350,000 for community work. Applications for the 2027 awards are closed; the next window has not been posted. Past recipients from 2024 or 2025 cannot apply.
The True Inspiration Awards are an annual Chick-fil-A grant program for nonprofits working to strengthen their communities, with grants from $30,000 to $350,000. In 2026, 56 organizations shared $6 million. Applications for the 2027 awards have closed, and Chick-fil-A has not yet posted the next window.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
501(c)(3) nonprofit based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico (charities in Canada, the U.K. or Singapore can apply with an opinion of counsel confirming equivalent status)
Organizations that received a grant in 2024 or 2025 are not eligible
Needs must align with Chick-fil-A's priorities: Caring for People, Caring for Others through Food, Caring for our Communities, and Caring for our Planet
Regional award winners must be nominated by a Chick-fil-A Operator
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