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Raising Cane’s – Community Partnerships & Donation Requests

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Organization: Raising Cane’s

About the Funder

Raising Cane’s is deeply committed to supporting the local communities where its restaurants operate. Through its Community Partnerships program, Raising Cane’s partners with nonprofit organizations, schools, youth programs, and community groups to support events, fundraisers, and local initiatives.

Raising Cane’s focuses on being an active, positive neighbor—providing in-kind donations, fundraiser nights, and local event support that help community organizations accomplish their mission.

What This Program Funds

Raising Cane’s supports a variety of community-focused activities, including:

1. Fundraiser Nights (“Caniac Nights”)

Organizations can host events at a local Raising Cane’s, where a percentage of sales during a set time is donated back to the nonprofit, school, or youth program.

2. In-Kind Donations

Raising Cane’s may provide items such as:

Gift baskets
Gift cards
Branded merchandise
Certificates for raffles or auctions

These are typically used for:

School events
Community raffles
Silent auctions
Youth programs
Charity fundraisers

3. Local Event Support

Support for community celebrations, youth sports, school functions, and neighborhood events, depending on store capacity and alignment.

Eligibility

Organizations must:

Be a nonprofit, school, youth group, or community-based organization
Operate within a community where Raising Cane’s has a restaurant
Request support for events or programs that align with Raising Cane’s commitment to community involvement

Raising Cane’s typically does not support:

Individuals
Political or lobbying organizations
Religious events not open to the general public
Programs outside their restaurant footprint

Funding Amounts

Raising Cane’s provides:

In-kind donations (gift cards, baskets, merchandise)
Fundraising event proceeds (percentage of sales)

They do not provide cash grants through this program.

Amount of support varies by restaurant and event type.

Deadline

Requests are accepted year-round.

Organizations are encouraged to apply at least 2–4 weeks before their event to increase the chance of approval.

Geographic Focus

Communities where Raising Cane’s operates across the United States.

Requests must be tied to a local restaurant location.

Application Process

Visit the Raising Cane’s Community Partnerships request page
Select your local restaurant
Complete the form with:
- Organization information
- Event details
- Type of support requested
- Contact information
Submit the request for review by the local restaurant team
Approved organizations will be contacted directly