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Spark Good Local Grants Guidelines

Spark Good Local Grants Guidelines

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Eligibility
501(c)(3) public charities, government entities (state, county, city agencies), K‑12 public or nonprofit private schools, charter schools, community/junior colleges, state/private colleges or universities, churches and other faith‑based organizations
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Walmart’s Spark Good Local Grants provide quarterly cash awards of $250‑$5,000 to eligible local nonprofits, schools, government entities, and faith‑based groups that have a verified Spark Good account; applications are reviewed each quarter, with a limit of 25 active submissions per organization annually, and funds are distributed electronically after approval.
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$5,000
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Directrices de subvenciones locales Spark Good
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https://walmart.org/how-we-give/program-guidelines/spark-good-local-grants-guidelines
Last verified 2026-09-05.
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 $5,000. These local grants are designed to address the unique needs of the communities where they operate.
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Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis. Don't know how to determine your local facility? The application will assist you. Before applying for a Spark Good Local Grant, organizations must review the guidelines below.

Program guidelines

  • Spark Good Local Grants are awarded through an open application process to eligible organizations operating locally and directly benefiting the service area of the facility from which they are requesting funding.
  • All organizations interested in applying must have a Spark Good account on Walmart.com/nonprofits and be verified by Walmart's third-party verification partner, Deed. Only authorized users of the organization's Spark Good account may apply.
  • Grant amounts range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $5,000.
  • Applications are accepted and reviewed quarterly:
    • Quarter 1: March 1 – April 15
    • Quarter 2: May 1 – July 15
    • Quarter 3: Aug. 1 – Oct. 15
    • Quarter 4: Nov. 1 – Dec. 31
  • Organizations may have a combined total of 25 submitted and/or approved applications at any one time for the calendar year.
  • Final decisions on applications submitted within each quarter are made before the next quarter's application window opens.
  • If approved, funds are distributed by electronic payment.

Organization eligibility

  • If recommended for funding, the organization must provide electronic payment information to complete approval.
  • Organizations must meet one of the following:
    • A 501(c)(3) public charity (509(a)(1), (2) or (3) Type I or II) on the IRS Master File, conducting activities in the United States, and Deed verified.
    • A recognized government entity — state, county or city agency, including law enforcement or fire departments — 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 (food pantries, soup kitchens, clothing closets), and Deed verified.
Note: non-charities — 501(c)(4)s, (c)(6)s and (c)(19)s such as homeowner's associations, civic leagues or volunteer fire companies — are not eligible.

Selection and approval

  • Facility management reviews applications and makes initial funding recommendations.
  • Each facility manager may set the frequency and process for decisions.
  • The facility manager and grant administrator may adjust the amount awarded without prior notice.
  • Organizations are notified by e-mail. All funding decisions are final.
  • If recommended, you'll be told how to set up electronic payment — the final approval step.
  • After receiving a grant, you may contact the local facility about an announcement or recognition event.
All applications are subject to review of the organization's reputation and activities and its agreement to the terms and conditions. Submission does not guarantee funding. Funding exclusions include organizations that deny service, membership or involvement on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran, or disability status.

Apply

Access the application from your Spark Good account on Walmart.com.

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