About Kentucky Fried Wishes

Kentucky Fried Wishes is a quarterly grant opportunity through the KFC Foundation. Non-profit organizations can apply for a $10,000 Kentucky Fried Wishes grant to fund an actionable project on their wish list. Please be sure to read the Program Guidelines to understand how Kentucky Fried Wishes will be granted. 

Each quarter, up to twenty-five organizations will be selected to receive a $10,000 grant. Grants must meet the following criteria:

  • Can be completed with a $10,000 budget*
  • Can be completed within a 6-12 month period

* If additional funding is needed, include plans for securing additional funds in your proposal. 

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Kentucky Fried Wishes is a quarterly grant opportunity through the KFC Foundation. Non-profit organizations can apply for a $10,000 grant to fund an actionable project on their wish list.

Each quarter, up to 25 organizations will be selected to receive a $10,000 grant. Projects must meet the following criteria:

  • Can be completed with a $10,000 budget*
  • Can be completed within a 6-12 month period

*If additional funding is needed, include plans for securing additional funds in your proposal. 

The current grant application is open May 1-31, 2024. 

For the current grant cycle, eligible projects must focus on improving health and wellbeing. See kfcfoundation.org/wishes for the full list of quarterly grant cycles and project categories.

Examples of possible projects include:

  • Mobile health clinic creation
  • Playground improvements
  • Domestic violence shelter upgrades
  • Accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Final determinations will be made within 60 days of the application deadline. Keep this in mind for time-sensitive projects or events.

Please check your spam/junk folders for emails from foundation@kfc.com regarding your application. 

Review the Program Guidelines on kfcfoundation.org/wishes for more information. 

Questions? Email the KFC Foundation at foundation@kfc.com

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