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 capacity-building projects that will make a lasting impact for your organization and community.

Think of this as a “capital light” project that will allow you to serve more people and/or serve your population more efficiently.

We want to invest in projects that help you expand your program offerings, repair a critical infrastructure, or create new resources.

If the total project cost is more than $10,000, it should not exceed $25,000.

Preference is given to projects that can be completed within 6-12 months of receiving the grant.

Funding will not be granted for:

• Salaries for staff
  • e.g. Part-time staff managing programs
• Scholarships, including waived program or membership fees
  • e.g. Discounts for summer youth programs
• Ongoing or recurring programs or events
  • e.g. Back-to-school supply drives
• Sponsoring events
  • e.g. Sponsoring a gala or little league baseball team

Funding cannot be used to cover salaries of employees of the organization. This includes administrative costs and indirect costs.

A Kentucky Fried Wish grant might be used to fund equipment or contract labor if:

• Professional services are needed to complete a project
  • e.g. Hiring a landscaper to plan a community garden, videographer or CPR instructor to train participants
• Equipment purchases to complete the project are acceptable
  • e.g. Field paint and striping machine, water filtration system

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

Final determinations will be made within 60 days of the submission deadline.

Non-profits may submit one grant application per quarterly cycle.

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.