Spark Good Local Grants

Walmart’s Spark Good Local Grants program reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening communities by investing in grassroots initiatives. This funding opportunity enables Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs, and Distribution Centers to award direct grants to local organizations that serve the same geographic areas in which those facilities operate. By doing so, Walmart aims to address specific needs unique to individual communities, foster local pride, and enhance relationships between stores, associates, and customers. The program awards grants ranging from $250 to $5,000. These grants are administered through an open application process and are reviewed quarterly. The 2025 application windows are as follows: March 10 to April 15, May 1 to July 15, August 1 to October 15, and November 3 to December 31. Grant recipients must affirm alignment with Spark Good program guidelines and agree to Walmart’s logo usage and recognition policies. The program limits each organization to a maximum of 25 applications at any given time, including both pending and approved applications. Once funded by a particular facility, organizations may not reapply to that same facility in the same fiscal year. Eligibility for Spark Good Local Grants is specific and strictly enforced. Applicants must have a Spark Good account through Walmart.com/nonprofits and be verified by Walmart’s third-party partner, Deed. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) public charities with IRS-recognized status, government entities such as federal, state, and municipal agencies, schools ranging from K-12 to universities (must have NCES or 501(c)(3) status), and faith-based organizations that propose community-serving projects like food pantries or clothing closets. Ineligible organizations include non-charities such as 501(c)(4), (c)(6), and (c)(19) entities, including homeowners’ associations, civic leagues, and similar groups. The grant evaluation process is managed at the facility level, with individual store, club, or distribution center managers making initial recommendations based on several criteria. Applications should demonstrate clear alignment with Walmart’s community mission, legal compliance, community-building efforts, and measurable effectiveness. Managers are advised to prioritize funding trusted local organizations with an established positive relationship with the community. Final funding decisions are made before the opening of the next quarterly round and communicated via email. Funds are distributed electronically through JP Morgan, and recipients must provide accurate banking details within 21 days of notification. Applicants access the grant application through their Spark Good account. While specific application questions are not listed in the public guidelines, organizations should be prepared to explain their mission, how funds will be used, the community need being addressed, and expected impact. As part of Walmart’s oversight and compliance, all applications are subject to review for reputation and activities, and applicants must agree to all applicable terms and conditions. Grant funding will not be awarded to organizations that engage in discriminatory practices. Examples of previously funded projects include employment training for adults with Down syndrome, community cleanups, food access initiatives, nature preservation projects, and disaster relief. These grants demonstrate a broad range of eligible project types across themes such as economic opportunity, sustainability, disaster preparedness, and inclusive community development.

Walmart recommends funding trusted, legally compliant local organizations with community-based projects.