True Inspiration Awards Grant

True Inspiration Awards Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Amount: US $30,000 - US $350,000
Last Updated: March 14, 2026

Summary

The True Inspiration Awards, established by Chick-fil-A in 2015, recognizes nonprofit organizations that significantly impact their communities. In 2025, the program will distribute $6 million in grants, ranging from $30,000 to $350,000, to sixteen selected organizations. Categories include Caring for People, Caring through Food, Community, and Caring for our Planet, with a focus on educational initiatives, food security, housing services, and environmental stewardship, honoring the legacy of founder S. Truett Cathy.

Overview

True Inspiration Awards The True Inspiration Awards® program was created in 2015 to honor the legacy of Chick-fil-A® founder S. Truett Cathy. Through these annual grants, it is our pleasure to celebrate and support nonprofit organizations making an impact in their local communities. S. Truett Cathy Honoree One organization will be selected as the S. Truett Cathy Honoree. The S. Truett Cathy Honoree embodies the generous, innovative spirit of Chick-fil-A’s late founder — pioneering new ways to solve problems and serve others. Category winners In 2025 we will continue to support nonprofits with a total commitment of $6 million in grants ranging from $30,000-$350,000. Sixteen organizations will be awarded for their work in these areas. Caring for People (four winners): Programs or projects supporting educational initiatives, including fostering character and leadership development, academic excellence and community involvement in underserved youth. Caring through Food (four winners): Programs or projects focused on addressing hunger and food insecurity facing children and their families. Community (four winners): Programs or projects focused on providing housing and other direct services to support young people and their families. Caring for our Planet (four winners): Programs or projects that show care for our environment and our planet, or that demonstrate environmental stewardship through initiatives directly related to our other True Inspiration Awards categories of food, community and people (i.e., community beautification, education opportunities, community gardens, outdoor classrooms, etc.)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a (i) 501(c)(3) based in the U.S. or (ii) a charitable organization based in Canada, United Kingdom or Singapore that can provide an opinion of counsel that confirms it is the equivalent of a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity in its home jurisdiction.