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Non-profit organizations can apply for a $10,000 grant to fund an actionable project on their wish list.
In 2024, the KFC Foundation will award up to $1 million to 100 non-profit organizations to make their Kentucky Fried Wishes come true.
Twenty-five grants will be awarded per quarterly cycle. See below for the project categories, grant cycles, and program guidelines.

2024 Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Cycles

  • Your project may fall under several project categories. You may re-apply in another category if your project isn’t funded in one quarterly cycle.
Any recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization, governmental entity or other IRS recognized charitable organization that have maintained good standing with the Internal Revenue Service for at least two years.
The non-profit must be based in the United States and serve individuals in the United States.
Eligible non-profit organizations must operate on the local level (or be an affiliate/chapter of a larger organization that operates locally) and directly benefit their surrounding community.
We’re looking for tangible, actionable projects that are feasible to accomplish with the $10,000 grant and will make an immediate impact in your community.
If you have a larger project (i.e., 100-mile trail restoration), break it down into something that $10,000 could cover in full (i.e., 10-mile trail restoration out of our 100-mile project). If additional funding is needed, detailed plans for securing additional resources must be provided in the Project Budget.
Projects should be timely, with preference given to those that can be completed within a 6-12 month period.
All grant recipients will be expected to agree to and be responsible for:
  • Signing a contract agreeing to grant requirements and completing a W-9 tax form
  • Following through with the project as it was proposed, including spending funds as requested in the application
  • Submitting photos/videos, a report of project expenses, and any unspent funds to the KFC Foundation within twelve months of the grant notification date (we prefer that the project use all the funds, but if that does not seem likely, please contact KFC Foundation staff to discuss the situation)
  • Completing a grant report at both six months and twelve months after the project has been awarded
  • Recognizing the KFC Foundation in the project and allowing it to be publicized and shared by the KFC Foundation
Non-profits can win one $10,000 grant per calendar year.
Non-profits who have won a grant from the KFC Foundation in the past must complete all winner reporting requirements to be considered for another grant.
The KFC Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) organization that has provided over $31 million to support, empower and serve joy to more than 9,300 KFC restaurant employees, students and community non-profits across the U.S. The KFC Foundation’s charitable programs focus on education accessibility, financial & hardship assistance and community giving, all made possible by at-register Round-Up donations, purchases of KFC’s Secret Recipe Fries and other donations.