The KFC Foundation offers the Kentucky Fried Wishes grant program, a quarterly funding opportunity designed to help nonprofit organizations bring meaningful community projects to life. Each cycle, up to twenty-five organizations are selected to receive a $10,000 grant to fund an actionable project aligned with their mission and community impact goals. The program emphasizes practical, achievable initiatives that can be completed within a budget of $10,000 and a timeline of six to twelve months.
The Kentucky Fried Wishes initiative reflects the KFC Foundation’s broader commitment to supporting positive change and local impact through direct community investment. Projects funded under this program are expected to have a clear, measurable outcome that benefits a community or specific group, such as facility improvements, educational initiatives, or outreach programs. If a project requires more than $10,000, applicants must demonstrate a clear plan for securing additional funding to ensure completion.
Applications for Kentucky Fried Wishes are managed through the Submittable platform. Applicants are required to create or sign in to a free Submittable account to begin the process, which allows for saving drafts and editing submissions before the final deadline. The platform supports popular browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, and users are encouraged to ensure proper technical setup to avoid submission errors. The foundation communicates with applicants via email and encourages all users to safelist Submittable notifications to receive updates about their application status.
Although the KFC Foundation runs Kentucky Fried Wishes on a quarterly cycle, there are currently no open calls for submissions. Interested organizations should monitor the foundation’s website or Submittable portal for the next round announcement. Once the next application window opens, eligible nonprofits can submit their proposals detailing the project’s scope, impact, and budget plan.
Kentucky Fried Wishes exemplifies the KFC Foundation’s ongoing mission to empower communities through tangible, results-oriented giving. By supporting smaller-scale, achievable projects, the foundation helps local organizations create lasting improvements with immediate and visible benefits.
