OUR PROGRAMS

The Taco Bell Foundation’s signature program, the Live Más Scholarship, aims to empower the nation’s next generation of world changers – those whose passions may not fall into the categories of traditional scholarship programs. Beyond the money, scholars have access to a community of peers, professional development events, mentoring, and various resources year-round.  Since the program’s inception in 2016, over 3,000 scholarships have been awarded to students ages 16-26 across the nation.

Through the Community Grants Program, the Taco Bell Foundation supports nearly 400 nonprofit organizations championing youth in the communities where Taco Bell Team Members live and work. Our partners provide direct services for many at-risk, underperforming, and underrepresented youth, including mentorship, college and career exploration and readiness, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and socio-emotional well-being.  

The Ambition Accelerator Program, Taco Bell Foundation’s newest program, is a unique opportunity for young entrepreneurs to take their social impact ideas to the next level. Entrepreneurs are invited to apply with an existing nonprofit or social venture. The top 25 ideas move on to an in-person summit, where the final five teams will pitch their ideas on stage for a chance to win $25,000 in seed funding.