In 2026, Taco Bell Foundation Community Grants helped nonprofit partners across the country create more opportunities for the next generation. Throughout the season, we’ve had the chance to bring together nonprofit partners, franchisees, Live Más Scholars, and supporters to see that impact firsthand.
Here are a few highlights from the 2026 Community Grants season.
Opening Doors with Cargill
The Taco Bell Foundation selected 20 Live Más Scholars interested in food, agriculture, and more to head to Cargill’s headquarters in Minnesota to explore a behind-the-scenes look at one of the nation’s largest food suppliers.
With passions that connect to food in their own unique ways, scholars spent the day learning from Cargill leaders and building connections that could help shape their futures.
Bringing Local Impact to Life with Four Corners Tacos
The Taco Bell Foundation and Four Corners Tacos met up in New Mexico to present a $100,000 Community Grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Juan County to support job readiness programs that give teens the tools, resources, and hands-on experiences to prepare for their futures.
When customers Round Up at Taco Bell restaurants in the area, those local donations help fuel grants that go right back to their community. From exploring careers through VR to building real-world skills, we loved seeing firsthand how this support is helping the next generation discover what’s possible.
Celebrating Community with Easterseals
The Taco Bell Foundation joined Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, Chicago-area franchisees, Taco Bell leaders, and Live Más Scholars to celebrate a $20,000 Taco Bell Foundation Community Grant supporting Easterseals’ local programming and the individuals and families they serve.
The celebration was a community effort of its own. McLane Company generously donated food, Shamrock Company donated Service Champion support, and Promobile Marketing partnered with us to bring out the Taco Bell Truck, complete with its first-ever Taco Bell Foundation wrap.
The celebration was a community effort of its own. McLane Company generously donated food, Shamrock Company donated Service Champion support, and Promobile Marketing partnered with us to bring out the Taco Bell Truck, complete with its first-ever Taco Bell Foundation wrap.
Together, these experiences are a reminder that Community Grants are about more than funding. They’re about bringing people together, investing in opportunities that matter locally, and helping the next generation see more possibilities for their future.
To learn more about the TBF Community Grants, visit tacobellfoundation.org.
The Taco Bell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity. For more information visit www.tacobellfoundation.org.