Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Program - Expanding Access to Food & Shelter

_Note: Here are the other Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Programs -_

• _[Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Program - Improving Health & Wellbeing]()_
• _[Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Program - Empowering through Education & Training]()_
• _[Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Program - Caring for the Environment & Animals]()_

Kentucky Fried Wishes

Non-profit organizations can apply for a $10,000 grant to fund an actionable project on their wish list.

The KFC Foundation will award a total of $1 million to 100 non-profit organizations to make their Kentucky Fried Wishes come true.

Twenty-five grants will be awarded per quarterly cycle.

Expanding Access to Food & Shelter

Examples:

• Food pantry remodel
• Community garden creation
• Animal shelter upgrades
• Building repairs or renovations

Final determinations made within 60 days of submission deadline.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• Who is eligible to apply?
  • 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.
• What type of projects will be funded?
  • We’re looking for tangible, actionable projects that are feasible to accomplish with the $10,000 grant and will make an immediate impact in your community.
  • If you have a larger project (i.e., 100-mile trail restoration), break it down into something that $10,000 could cover in full (i.e., 10-mile trail restoration out of our 100-mile project).
  • If additional funding is needed, detailed plans for securing additional resources must be provided in the Project Budget.
  • Projects should be timely, with preference given to those that can be completed within a 6-12 month period.
• 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, a 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
• Non-profits may submit one grant application per quarterly cycle.
• 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.

Ineligibility

• 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