Deadline: December 31, 2025
Applications are open for the Walmart Spark Good Local Grants 2025. Walmart believes that investing in local communities strengthens their business as well as the communities they serve. Local grants are designed to support local organizations that meet the unique needs of the communities where they operate, build pride among all associates, and deepen relationships with their customers.
Grants
- Each year, Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and Distribution Centers award local cash grants ranging from $250 to $5000.
Eligibility
- 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.
Application
All grant applications are subject to review of the organization’s reputation and activities and its agreement to comply with applicable terms and conditions. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding.
For more information, visit Walmart Spark Good Local Grants.
