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Hardship Assistance Program

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Hardship Grants
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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Hardship Assistance Program

Overview: Financial assistance for KFC employees facing unexpected hardship, crisis, or natural disaster.

Geographic Scope: United States

Who Can Apply:

  • Employees at participating KFC restaurants in the U.S.

  • Must work at a KFC restaurant participating in the KFC Foundation's Franchise Donation Program

  • Must be in good standing with employer

  • Must have been directly impacted by a severe hardship, crisis, or catastrophic event beyond their control

    • Types of Hardships Covered:

  • Unexpected hardship

  • Crisis situations

  • Natural disasters

  • Severe personal emergencies

  • Catastrophic events beyond applicant's control

    • Award Amount: Not specified (amounts vary based on hardship assessment)

    Program Purpose:

  • Help reduce financial stress during difficult times

  • Provide emergency financial relief

  • Support employees during recovery periods

    • Focus Areas:

  • Financial stability

  • Crisis support

  • Emergency relief

    • Contact/More Information: kfcfoundation.org/programs/

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Create Salesforce Account
    - Create a Salesforce username and password to access the application

    2. Complete Hardship Assistance Application
    - Submit application through Salesforce portal
    - Describe your hardship situation and circumstances
    - Provide evidence of catastrophic event or crisis
    - Demonstrate direct impact from hardship

    3. Application Review
    - Application will be reviewed for eligibility
    - Hardship circumstances will be assessed

    4. Notification and Award
    - Applicants will be notified of decision
    - Funds provided if approved

      Required Materials

    • Salesforce account credentials
    • Description of hardship, crisis, or catastrophic event
    • Documentation of direct impact
    • Evidence the situation was beyond applicant's control
    • Proof of employment at participating KFC restaurant
    • Proof of good standing with employer
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    Fields of Work

    hardship

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