OpenPrivate program

Tyson Foods Community Giving Grants

Tyson FoodsCloses Oct 30, 2026(14 days left)$500 – $5,000

Summary

U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits in communities with a Tyson Foods facility can apply quarterly for $500 to $5,000 program grants. A local Tyson team member must vouch for the proposal; hunger relief and underserved, minority and rural communities get priority.

About this grant

Tyson Foods funds community grants of $500 to $5,000 for nonprofit programs in communities where Tyson operates, with priority on hunger relief and underserved populations. Applications are reviewed quarterly and each one must carry the support of the local Tyson Foods facility.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

U.S.-based nonprofit with 501(c)(3) tax status

Program must serve a Tyson Foods community: a local Tyson Foods team member must be willing to vouch for the proposal (local plant support/buy-in is a required field in the application)

Must meet the IRS public support test

Priority to organizations operating in underserved or minority communities and rural areas

Not eligible: political or lobbying activity, religious activities, individuals or fundraisers for individuals, publicly funded services (fire, police, schools)

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Hunger
  • Community development

Money can be used for

  • Operating support

Set-asides

  • Rural
  • Disadvantaged

Program contact

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