Local Grants
Helping local organizations strengthen their communities.
Every community has organizations working every day to meet local needs, create opportunities and make a difference. Spark Good Local Grants help eligible nonprofits, schools, government entities and faith-based organizations continue that work by providing funding for projects and programs that serve their local communities.
Each year, Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and distribution centers award local cash grants ranging from $250 to $5,000, supporting organizations that are creating meaningful impact where they serve.
Before submitting an application, review the eligibility guidelines here.
Note: Organizations must serve the same service area as the facility from which they are requesting funding.
Spark Good Local Grants are available to organizations that serve the same community as the Walmart store, Sam's Club or distribution center where they're applying for funding.
Eligible organizations include:
- Public charities (501(c)(3)) recognized by the IRS and verified by Deed.
- Government entities, including federal, state and local agencies, verified by Deed.
- Schools, including public and nonprofit private K–12 schools, charter schools, community colleges, colleges and universities with an NCES number or 501(c)(3) tax status, verified by Deed.
- Faith-based organizations whose proposed projects benefit the broader community, such as food pantries, clothing closets or soup kitchens, verified by Deed.
To apply, organizations must:
- Have a Spark Good Account.
- Be verified through Walmart's third-party verification partner, Deed.
- Serve the same geographic area as the facility from which they are requesting funding.
Please note: Organizations that are not eligible include, but are not limited to, 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), 501(c)(19), 509(a)(3) (Types I, II and III), homeowners' associations, civic leagues, volunteer fire companies and U.S. government entities not found in the IRS Business Master File.
Everything you need to know to apply.
- Grants are awarded through an open application process.
- Grant amounts range from $250 to $5,000.
- Applications are accepted and reviewed during three application cycles in FY27:
- Cycle 1: Feb. 1 – April 15
- Cycle 2: May 1 – July 15
- Cycle 3: Aug. 1 – Dec. 31
- Organizations may have a maximum of 25 pending or approved applications at any given time.
- Once funded, organizations may not reapply to the same facility during the same fiscal year.
- Final decisions are communicated before the next application cycle opens.
- Grant recipients must affirm alignment with Spark Good Local Grant guidelines.
- Agreement to logo usage and recognition guidelines is required.
- If recommended for funding, organizations will receive grant payments electronically through JP Morgan and must provide banking information within 21 days of notification.
Apply for a local grant using your Spark Good Account on Walmart.com.
In addition to the eligibility requirements listed above, Walmart occasionally screens for other conduct or activities that can reasonably be considered materially damaging to the business or reputation that may result in some organizations or individuals being excluded from eligibility at any time without notice. This may include conduct that insults, shocks or offends the community or any segment of it. Walmart reserves the right to refuse services or funding to organizations that do not meet the verification, program eligibility and/or reputational requirements. Exclusions may include organizations that deny service, membership or other involvement on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, disability status, or acts that can be considered an offense or violation under applicable law.
