Grant Process
The Dickey Foundation Grant Guidelines
- The Dickey Foundation provides grants to help protect first responders. Most Dickey Foundation grant awards are between $5,000 and $10,000.
- Priority is given to requests in proximity to Dickey's Barbecue Pit Restaurants
- The Dickey Foundation does not sponsor events – luncheons, dinners, galas, auctions, races, tournaments, festivals, school events, etc.
- The Dickey Foundation does not make grants to individuals.
- 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
- If your request is not related to our mission of protecting first responders, we will be unable to respond to your request.
**The 2026 Grant Application window has closed. Thank you to each department who submitted a grant request this year. We will begin our review now and notify your department if you have been selected. Thank you!
If your organization meets these criteria above, please submit your grand application from January 1, 2027, through January 31st, 2027, by completing the TDF Grant Application and email it to foundation@dickeys.com.
