Brinker International Charitable Giving Program Grant

Brinker International Charitable Giving Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Brinker International
Last Updated: October 25, 2025

Summary

The Brinker International Charitable Giving Program focuses on giving back to communities through support for kids, hunger, and education. Organizations eligible for funding must be 501c(3) non-profits and submit requests at least six weeks prior to events. The program does not support individuals, political or religious organizations, or explicit discrimination policies. Funding is provided through monetary donations or in-kind contributions like dining certificates.

Overview

NOTE: Requests are reviewed on an on-going basis. A request must be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to an event. If you would like to make a monetary or in-kind (dining certificates) request, please do so through the on-line application. We no longer accept requests through email or mail. Brinker International Charitable Giving Program Giving Back is core to our DNA. It’s who we are now, and it’s who we’ve always been. Our commitment to the communities in which we live and work extends into our giving framework to impact kids, hunger and education. Whether we’re helping to fight disease or economic challenges, we are proud to help kids become their very best.Our restaurant experience gives us a unique opportunity to make an impact on the fight against hunger.We are committed to helping educate children in our communities while also furthering the education of our Team of employees through Best You EDU™. Education is pre-selected by the Charitables Committee however we encourage your school to reach out to your local Chili’s and see if they would like to partner through a Give Back Night. Funding Monetary or in-kind (dining certificates) can be requested.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organization must be a 501c(3) non-profit organization and copy of determination letter must be submitted.A request must be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to an event.Donations are given to an organization one time per calendar year.

Ineligibility

The Brinker International charitable giving program typically does not support the following: Individuals seeking aid, including those individuals independently raising money for a non-profit organization. This includes all sports teams seeking pledges.Political organizations or candidatesReligious organizations or programsNon-religious organizations with an explicit policy of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and/or gender identityCapital campaigns; corporate United Way programsConferences, seminars, reunions, pageants Donations for Incentive or Appreciation events. This includes High School Graduation or Prom-related events. Sports teams seeking support for travel, equipment, uniforms and fundraisers.