Grant Application Procedure

The Darden Restaurants Foundation only supports organizations that fit within its funding focus areas of arts & culture, social services & nutrition, education and preservation of natural resources.

To be considered for a Darden Restaurants Foundation grant, please provide this supporting information:

• Name, address and telephone number of the organization.
• Contact person and title.
• Background information, including history and purpose of the charity.
• Copy of the IRS exemption letter verifying 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
• Latest audited financial report.
• Current operating budget and sources of income.
• List of names and professional affiliations of directors and trustees.

Proposals should include the following information regarding the particular program for which funding is being sought:

• Purpose and objectives of the program.
• The needs being addressed.
• Plan of action and time frame.
• Qualifications of program’s staff.
• Total funding required and projected resources.
• The amount requested.
• How the project’s success will be determined.
• Recognition of the Foundation’s support.

All grant requests should be concise and submitted in writing. Please submit two (2) copies of the proposal. Applications are accepted at any time during the year and will be reviewed in a timely manner. Larger requests that require action by the trustees will be considered quarterly. Proposals funded in any one year are not automatically assured of future funding. An organization should submit additional requests for renewed funding.

Please direct proposals and requests for information to:

Foundation Administrator
Darden Restaurants
P.O. Box 593330
Orlando, FL 32859-3330
407-245-5213