Walmart is seeking applications for its Spark Good Local Grants to support local organizations that address the unique needs of their communities, foster pride among associates, and strengthen relationships with customers.
Donor Name: Walmart
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Walmart believes that investing in local communities strengthens the business as well as the communities they serve.
Priorities
- Creating Opportunity
- Advancing Sustainability
- Strengthening Community
- Center for Racial Equity
Funding Information
Each year, Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and Distribution Centers award local cash grants ranging from $250 to $5000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations must have a Spark Good account and be verified by Deed, Walmart’s third-party verification service provider.
- Organizations must serve the same service area that the facility they are requesting funding from serves. Eligible entities must be a:
- 501(c)(3) public charity: An organization holding a current tax-exempt status and classified as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, listed on the IRS Master File and conducting activities within the United States; classified as a public charity under Section 509(a)(1), (2) or (3) (Types I or II); and Deed verified.
- Government entity (non-501(c)(3)): U.S. federal agencies territories and commonwealths, state agencies and departments and political subdivisions (including cities, counties, municipal agencies).
- School: All K-12 public or nonprofit private schools, charter schools, community/junior colleges, state/private colleges, or universities. Institutions must have a NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) number or 501c3 tax status and be verified with Deed.
- Church or other faith-based organization with a proposed project that benefits the community at large, such as food pantries, soup kitchens and clothing closets and Deed verified.
- Note: Non-charities, including organizations such as 501(c)(4)s, (c)(6)s, and (c)(19)s like homeowner’s associations, civic leagues, or volunteer fire companies, are not eligible.
For more information, visit Walmart.