How much funding does Yes, Chef! Culinary Camp Scholarship Program provide?

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When is the deadline for Yes, Chef! Culinary Camp Scholarship Program?

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Who is eligible for Yes, Chef! Culinary Camp Scholarship Program?

Eligible applicants: Chicago Public School high school students; Students from under-resourced communities.

How often is Yes, Chef! Culinary Camp Scholarship Program offered?

Yes, Chef! Culinary Camp Scholarship Program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Yes, Chef! Culinary Camp Scholarship Program

Foundation for Culinary Arts

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Camps offered year-round”

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Eligible organizations

Chicago Public School high school students
Students from under-resourced communities

Other requirements

Ages 13-18 years old

Overview

Geographic Scope: Chicago, Illinois

Focus Areas: Culinary Education, Career Development

Eligibility:

Chicago Public School high school students
Ages 13-18 years old
Students from under-resourced communities

Program Description:
Yes, Chef! Culinary Camp introduces students to culinary skills, nutrition education, and more through seasonal camps. The program is designed to broaden each student's horizons in culinary, culture, and community.

Camp Formats:

5-day summer camp
Four seasonal 1-day camps
Camps offered year-round

What Students Receive:

Hands-on training in essential cooking techniques
Kitchen safety instruction
Nutrition education
Teamwork and leadership development
Life skills training
Professional-grade ingredients and instruction
Take-home culinary kits (pots, knives, kitchen supplies)
All meals and materials provided at no cost
Access to commercial kitchen environment

Recent Grants Supporting Program:

Conagra Brands Foundation: $10,000 (2023, 2024)
Million Dollar Round Table Foundation: $5,000 (2023)
IECA Foundation: $5,000 (2025)
Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation: $30,000 (2025)

About the Organization:
F4CA has been transforming lives through culinary education for more than 17 years. The organization has awarded over $3 million in donor-supported scholarships and helped nearly 1,000 aspiring chefs turn their passion into purpose.

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