McDonald’s Chicago Community Impact Grants Program

Investing in Chicago’s Future, Together

For decades, McDonald’s has called Chicago home, and our dedication to this city’s vibrancy and wellbeing is the cornerstone of everything we do.

Our Commitment to Chicago

Headquartered in Chicago, McDonald’s believes in the power of thriving communities—because when people flourish, so does McDonalds. That’s why we embrace our responsibility to uplift and support the communities we serve. Through charitable and in-kind contributions, community engagement, and volunteer initiatives, McDonald’s delivers critical resources to strengthen local programs and build resilient communities. 

Learn more about the ways the McDonald’s system drives impact in our communities.  

Celebrating Three Years of Impact

Since the launch of the Chicago Community Impact Grants Program in 2022 in partnership with the Chicago Community Trust, McDonald’s has invested $8.5 million in support of local organizations, positively impacting tens of thousands of young people across Chicago. Each year, we’ve strived to address the city’s most needs through our investments, community engagement and volunteering and celebrate the resilience, creativity, and dedication of its nonprofit community. Dive deeper into our journey and discover past recipients and programs:

The 2025-26 Grant Cycle

McDonald’s is proud to announce the recipients of the McDonald’s Chicago Community Impact Grants, supporting nonprofit organizations advancing workforce readiness and food access across the City of Chicago.

As one of the world’s leading brands headquartered in Chicago, McDonald’s is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations responding to the urgent needs facing our community. This year’s grantees represent community-based organizations that work to expand access to employment pathways, job training, and career readiness, or to address food insecurity through programs that increase the availability, affordability, and stability of nutritious food in Chicago neighborhoods.

We are honored to partner with these organizations as they work to support individuals and families to build stronger, more resilient communities across Chicago.

2026 Grant Recipients (alphabetical)

Through our partnership with The Chicago Community Trust, we’ll continue investing in organizations that are deeply rooted in our shared community and committed to creating impactful, long-term solutions that strengthen economic mobility and food security, and we’ll share future application timelines and updates on this page.