Community giving

Community grants of $500 to $5,000 for proposals that a local Tyson Foods team member is willing to vouch for.

Amount: $500–$5,000
Can a for-profit school apply?: Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline: Rolling
Who this fits: Private school · Homeschool co‑opNonprofits with a local Tyson Foods sponsor.
New schools: Not stated for new schools
Where: National
Last checked: Oct 1, 2026on tysonfoods.com

Apply on the funder’s site

Unconfirmed: check with the funder

We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

Whether only 501(c)(3) nonprofits can apply (an earlier excerpt said so; the page doesn't).

How to apply

Step 1: Find a local Tyson Foods team member to sponsor your request

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Grant requests are funded between $500 and $5,000 … organizations must ensure they have a local Tyson Foods team member willing to vouch for their intended proposal.”

In the funder’s own words, from tysonfoods.com, checked Oct 1, 2026.

The page talks about funding nonprofits; it doesn't say whether a for-profit school can apply.

Timing

No posted deadline.

Who can apply

“Grant requests are funded between $500 and $5,000 … organizations must ensure they have a local Tyson Foods team member willing to vouch for their intended proposal.”

In the funder’s own words, from tysonfoods.com, checked Oct 1, 2026.

The page talks about funding nonprofits; it doesn't say whether a for-profit school can apply.