Bobby Dodd Coach Of The Year Award
The Dodd Trophy (Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award) is presented by Peach Bowl, Inc.; its official award pages are hosted on the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl site and describe the award established in 1976 honoring FBS coaches for scholarship, leadership, and integrity. The organization's EIN (58-1854349) corresponds to the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award Foundation listed in nonprofit filings.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or regional sports- or coaching-focused nonprofits, event partners, or community organizations aligned with the Bobby Dodd/Peach Bowl events and sponsorship opportunities, especially those with an existing relationship or visibility in Georgia.
Good Fit
- • Direct alignment with coach recognition, sports leadership, or Peach Bowl/Bobby Dodd events.
- • History of participation in or sponsorship of Peach Bowl events (golf tournament, Breakfast with Champions, FanFest).
- • Located in Georgia or within nearby Southeastern states.
- • Existing relationship or introduction to Peach Bowl/award program staff.
Geography
Observed grants are regional: the foundation is GA‑based and the latest year allocated about 61% of dollars to Georgia and 39% to one other state, with occasional awards historically to nearby states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funds a small portfolio each year (4–6 grants historically; five recipients in the latest year) and shows a mix of repeat and new recipients, indicating a moderate spread of independent grantees for its size.
New Applicants
Public materials state grants are to preselected/invited recipients, and although several new grantees appear each year (three new in the latest year), the visible process does not provide an open application route for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
