Grant Process

1. The Dickey Foundation provides grants to help protect first responders. Most Dickey Foundation grant awards are between $5,000 and $10,000.
2. The Dickey Foundation reviews grant submissions on a quarterly basis.
3. Priority is given to requests in proximity to Dickey's Barbecue Pit Restaurants
4. The Dickey Foundation does not sponsor events – luncheons, dinners, galas, auctions, races, tournaments, festivals, school events, etc.
5. The Dickey Foundation does not make grants to individuals.
6. The Dickey Foundation does not provide food donations. If you would like to request a donation from Dickey’s Barbecue, please contact your nearest restaurant, which can be found at Dickeys.com
7. If your request is not related to our mission of protecting first responders, we will be unable to respond to your request.

**We are no longer accepting grant applications for 2025. If your organization meets these criteria above, please submit your grand application when we re-open from January 1, 2026 through February 28, 2026, by completing the TDF Grant Application and email it to foundation@dickeys.com.

E-mail us your comments at foundation@dickeys.com.