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March 1, 2025 for the 2026 True Inspiration Awards Grant Program
Feb. 12, 2025
Local nonprofits in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Singapore and the U.K. can apply for grants of up to $350,000
Nonprofits committed to serving others and strengthening local communities can apply for grants through the 2026 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards® program starting on March 1. After awarding a record-breaking $6 million to nonprofits in January 2025, Chick-fil-A, Inc. will honor a new set of charitable organizations next year.
About the True Inspiration Awards
The True Inspiration Awards program was established to honor the legacy of Chick-fil-A’s late founder, S. Truett Cathy, and his deep commitment to serving others. It’s one of the many ways the company seeks to positively impact the community, alongside the hands-on efforts of local Chick-fil-A®
Owner-Operators, who typically support nonprofits in their communities and donate surplus food to help feed those in need.
"Chick-fil-A is honored to invest in the impactful work of these incredible organizations that are creating meaningful change in their local communities," said Brent Fielder, Vice President of Global Impact for Chick-fil-A, Inc. "From fighting hunger and providing educational opportunities to fostering environmental stewardship, these nonprofits are shining examples of what it means to care for others and have a positive influence on the world. We are inspired by their work and grateful to partner with them on this journey."
Eligibility
Grants ranging from $30,000 to $350,000 are awarded to nonprofits that make an impact in ways
that align with Chick-fil-A’s corporate social responsibility focus areas of caring for people, caring for communities, caring through food and caring for the planet.
To be considered, eligible organizations can be nominated by their local Owner-Operator or a
Chick-fil-A One® member. Organizations can also submit a True Inspiration Awards application by May 1. Additionally, nonprofits must be based in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Singapore or the U.K. A full list of eligibility requirements can be found here.
The 2026 recipient categories include:
- S. Truett Cathy Honoree: Embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of Chick-fil-A’s late founder by finding new ways to serve others.
- Category Winners: Nonprofits that demonstrate leadership and impact in the areas of caring for people, caring for communities, caring through food and caring for our planet.
- Global Recipients: Nonprofits based in Puerto Rico, Canada, Singapore or the U.K.
- Subsidiary Recipients: Nonprofits nominated by General Managers from Chick-fil-A Supply® distribution centers and Bay Center Foods, both subsidiary companies of Chick-fil-A, Inc.
- Regional Winners: Chosen with the help of votes cast by Chick-fil-A Guests through the
Chick-fil-A® App. Voting for 2026 will open this fall.
A legacy of impact
In 2025, 56 nonprofits were awarded grants, including the first recipient in the United Kingdom. The largest grant, $350,000, went to the 2025 S. Truett Cathy honoree, Old Skool Café, a nonprofit supper club run by at-risk youth in San Francisco. Since 2015, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded $33.8 million in True Inspiration Awards grants to help over 350 nonprofits fulfill their missions to fight hunger, provide educational opportunities, steward the environment and more.
To learn more about other corporate social responsibility efforts at Chick-fil-A, visit chick-fil-a.com/corporate-social-responsibility. To apply for a True Inspirations Award grant, visit chick-fil-a.com/true-inspiration-awards/learn-more.
Local nonprofits in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Singapore and the U.K. can apply for grants of up to $350,000
Nonprofits committed to serving others and strengthening local communities can apply for grants through the 2026 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards® program starting on March 1. After awarding a record-breaking $6 million to nonprofits in January 2025, Chick-fil-A, Inc. will honor a new set of charitable organizations next year.
About the True Inspiration Awards
The True Inspiration Awards program was established to honor the legacy of Chick-fil-A’s late founder, S. Truett Cathy, and his deep commitment to serving others. It’s one of the many ways the company seeks to positively impact the community, alongside the hands-on efforts of local Chick-fil-A®
Owner-Operators, who typically support nonprofits in their communities and donate surplus food to help feed those in need.
"Chick-fil-A is honored to invest in the impactful work of these incredible organizations that are creating meaningful change in their local communities," said Brent Fielder, Vice President of Global Impact for Chick-fil-A, Inc. "From fighting hunger and providing educational opportunities to fostering environmental stewardship, these nonprofits are shining examples of what it means to care for others and have a positive influence on the world. We are inspired by their work and grateful to partner with them on this journey."
Eligibility
Grants ranging from $30,000 to $350,000 are awarded to nonprofits that make an impact in ways
that align with Chick-fil-A’s corporate social responsibility focus areas of caring for people, caring for communities, caring through food and caring for the planet.
To be considered, eligible organizations can be nominated by their local Owner-Operator or a
Chick-fil-A One® member. Organizations can also submit a True Inspiration Awards application by May 1. Additionally, nonprofits must be based in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Singapore or the U.K. A full list of eligibility requirements can be found here.
The 2026 recipient categories include:
- S. Truett Cathy Honoree: Embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of Chick-fil-A’s late founder by finding new ways to serve others.
- Category Winners: Nonprofits that demonstrate leadership and impact in the areas of caring for people, caring for communities, caring through food and caring for our planet.
- Global Recipients: Nonprofits based in Puerto Rico, Canada, Singapore or the U.K.
- Subsidiary Recipients: Nonprofits nominated by General Managers from Chick-fil-A Supply® distribution centers and Bay Center Foods, both subsidiary companies of Chick-fil-A, Inc.
- Regional Winners: Chosen with the help of votes cast by Chick-fil-A Guests through the
Chick-fil-A® App. Voting for 2026 will open this fall.
A legacy of impact
In 2025, 56 nonprofits were awarded grants, including the first recipient in the United Kingdom. The largest grant, $350,000, went to the 2025 S. Truett Cathy honoree, Old Skool Café, a nonprofit supper club run by at-risk youth in San Francisco. Since 2015, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded $33.8 million in True Inspiration Awards grants to help over 350 nonprofits fulfill their missions to fight hunger, provide educational opportunities, steward the environment and more.
To learn more about other corporate social responsibility efforts at Chick-fil-A, visit chick-fil-a.com/corporate-social-responsibility. To apply for a True Inspirations Award grant, visit chick-fil-a.com/true-inspiration-awards/learn-more.
