Walmart's Spark Good Local Grants

The Walmart is seeking applications for its Spark Good Local Grants. Donor Name: Walmart State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 10/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Walmart believes that strengthening local communities creates value for business as well as society. Each year, Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and Distribution Centers award local cash grants ranging from $250 to $5000. These local grants are designed to address the unique needs of the communities where they operate.  Organization Eligibility Organizations must have a Spark Good account and be verified by Deed, Walmart’s third-party verification service provider. If recommended for funding, the organization must provide electronic payment information to complete the approval process. All grants are disbursed through electronic payment. Organizations applying must meet one of following criteria: An organization holding a current tax-exempt status 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. A recognized government entity: state, county or city agency, including law enforcement or fire departments, that are requesting funds exclusively for public purposes and Deed verified. A K-12 public or nonprofit private school, charter school, community/junior college, state/private college or university; or a 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 recognized 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 at this time. Selection and Approval Process Facility management review applications and make initial funding recommendations on all submitted requests. Each facility manager may set the frequency and process in which application determinations are made. The facility manager and the grant administrator reserve the right to adjust the amount awarded to each organization without prior notice. Organizations will be notified of any decision via e-mail. All funding decisions are final. If an organization is recommended for funding, organization will be notified about how to set up electronic payment to complete the final approval step in the grant application process.  Upon receiving a grant, organizations may contact the local facility from which funds were awarded to discuss their announcement and/or a formal recognition event (only if desired). For more information, visit Walmart.