True Inspiration Awards

From Chick Fil A Foundation Inc

The True Inspiration Awards program aims to honor the legacy of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy by celebrating and supporting nonprofit organizations that make an impact in their local communities. The initiative reflects Cathy’s generous spirit and commitment to innovation, problem-solving, and service to others.

Type of Support

Overview

The True Inspiration Awards program is designed to support nonprofit organizations through annual grants, with a total commitment of $5 million in 2024. These grants, ranging from $30,000 to $350,000, are awarded to organizations that effectively address community needs in specific areas: education and leadership development for underserved youth, hunger and food insecurity, housing and direct services for young people and their families, and environmental stewardship. The program aims to empower organizations that are pioneering new ways to solve community problems, thus continuing the philanthropic legacy of S. Truett Cathy.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
Canada, USA, Puerto Rico
Program Location
Canada, USA, Puerto Rico
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Canadian charitable organizations with an equivalent to U.S. 501(c)(3) status confirmed by an opinion of counsel
Other
  • Located in the U.S.
  • Located in Puerto Rico
  • Located in Canada
  • Needs align with Corporate Social Responsibility priorities: Caring for People, Caring for Others through Food, Caring for Communities, Caring for our Planet

Ineligibility

Organizations who received a True Inspiration Awards grant in 2022
Organizations who received a True Inspiration Awards grant in 2023
30k – 350k

Submission

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