There are incredible organizations across the U.S. and Canada that are working to find solutions to systemic issues facing Black communities and other communities of color. At Chick-fil-A, we are making a pledge to take action against racial injustice. By redirecting our grants to support organizations that are Black-led or are currently and intentionally impacting Black communities and other communities of color in a quantifiable or measurable way, we believe we can play a part in moving all of us forward.

Organizations must be either (i) a 501(c)(3) based in the U.S. or (ii) a Canadian charitable organization that can provide, prior to receiving the grant and upon our request, an opinion of counsel that confirms it is the equivalent of a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity in its home jurisdiction. On the application, organizations are asked to share if they have a majority Black board of directors, executive leadership and staff or to demonstrate how they are currently and intentionally impacting Black communities or other communities of color in a quantifiable or measurable way. Additionally, organizations must be working in the areas of education, hunger or homelessness.

An organization with majority Black board of directors, executive leadership and staff.

To apply for a True Inspiration Award, fill out the application form.

True Inspiration Awards applications are due on September 25, 2020.

We will be awarding 34 grants in 2020.

An organization can apply on its own for a True Inspiration Award, although an Operator nomination does increase the number of categories in which you are eligible to win. See the “Types of awards” section to learn more about the categories.  

Grants will range between $50,000 and $350,000.

The winners will be announced in January 2021.

Yes, Chick-fil-A One Members can vote for the True Inspiration Awards finalists within the Chick-fil-A App.

To cast your vote for the True Inspiration Awards finalists, sign in or create a Chick-fil-A One account in the Chick-fil-A App and select ‘Rewards’ from the options on the bottom of the screen. Once you are in the ‘Rewards’ section of the app, select ‘News’ on the top left of the screen. You will then be prompted to vote by clicking the “Vote now” button. After selecting your region, you will be able to read about the organizations nominated in your region and cast your vote. 

To vote for True Inspiration Awards finalists in your community, open the Chick-fil-A App. If you do not have the app, download it from the App Store or Google Play Store and create a username and password. After logging in, select the ‘Rewards‘ tab from the tabs on the bottom of the screen. Once you are in the ‘Rewards’ section of the app, select ‘News’ on the top left of the screen. You will then be prompted to vote by clicking the “Vote now” button. After selecting your region, you will be able to read about the organizations nominated in your region and cast your vote.

Voting will be open to Chick-fil-A One Members on the Chick-fil-A App Nov. 7 through Nov. 21, 2020. 

Once you have cast your vote within the Chick-fil-A App, you will not be able to vote again.