Apply for a True Inspiration Awards Grant
The True Inspiration Awards programme was established to honour the legacy of Chick-fil-A’s late founder, S. Truett Cathy, and his deep commitment to serving others. Through these annual grants, it is our pleasure to celebrate and support non-profit organisations making an impact in their local communities. True Inspiration Awards grants range from $30,000 to $350,000, with $6 million awarded in 2025 to organisations throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and the United Kingdom.
To be considered, eligible organisations can be nominated by their local Owner-Operator or submit a True Inspiration Awards application by 1 May.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for a True Inspiration Awards grant, an organization should:
- Be a (i) 501(c)(3) based in the US or (ii) a charitable organization based in Canada, Puerto Rico or the United Kingdom or Singapore that can provide an opinion of counsel that confirms it is the equivalent of a US 501(c)(3) public charity in its home jurisdiction.
The 2026 recipient categories include:
- S. Truett Cathy Honouree: Embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of Chick-fil-A’s late founder by finding new ways to serve others.
- Category Winners: Non-profits that make an impact in ways that align with Chick-fil-A’s focus on creating moments of care for communities, through food and for the planet.
- Global Recipients: Non-profits based in the UK, Puerto Rico, Canada, or Singapore.
- Subsidiary Recipients: Non-profits nominated by General Managers from Chick-fil-A Supply distribution centres and Bay Centre 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 autumn.
“Through our True Inspiration Awards grant programme, Chick-fil-A helps empower local non-profits that are leading positive change and creating tangible impact throughout the communities they serve. It is our pleasure to support the growth and legacy of these incredible organisations.”
Brent Fielder, Vice President of Global Impact for Chick-fil-A, Inc.
In 2025, 56 non-profits were awarded grants, including the first recipient in the United Kingdom. The largest grant, $350,000, went to the 2025 S. Truett Cathy honouree, Old Skool Café, a non-profit supper club run by at-risk youth in San Francisco, California. Since 2015, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded $33.8 million in True Inspiration Awards grants to help over 350 non-profits.