Walmart Foundation Community Grants

Name: Walmart Foundation Community Grants

Award Amount: $250 to $5,000

Information And Eligibility:
The Walmart Foundation Community Grants program provides meaningful financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community-based institutions working to improve educational and economic opportunities for underserved populations. These grants are intended to strengthen local communities by funding programs that address student success, workforce readiness, and essential community needs. Colleges, educational nonprofits, and youth-focused organizations often apply for these funds to expand their services, enhance programming, or provide direct support to students.

Grants range from $250 to $5,000 and are awarded directly by local Walmart and Sam’s Club stores. This decentralized model ensures that funding reaches organizations that understand the unique challenges faced by their communities. Educational institutions can use these grants to support tutoring services, career development programs, financial literacy workshops, college access initiatives, job training, mentorship programs, and community engagement projects that promote long-term economic mobility.

To qualify, applicants must be located in a community served by a Walmart or Sam’s Club location. The applying organization must demonstrate a strong mission alignment with the Walmart Foundation’s priority areas, which include enhancing education, strengthening workforce pathways, and improving the overall quality of life for individuals in need. The foundation prioritizes proposals that clearly outline measurable outcomes and demonstrate meaningful impact on students and families.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a recognized educational institution, or a government entity (such as a public school or college).
• The organization must operate within the service area of a Walmart or Sam’s Club store eligible to review the proposal.
• Programs must align with one or more focus areas: education, community development, workforce readiness, or basic needs support.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility and the capacity to implement and manage the proposed program.

Application Requirements:

• Submit an online application through the Walmart Foundation’s Community Grants portal.
• Provide a detailed program description, including goals, activities, outcomes, and how the grant will support students or the broader community.
• Include a comprehensive budget outlining how funds will be used.
• Upload documentation verifying nonprofit or institutional status (such as IRS determination letters for nonprofits or official accreditation for schools/colleges).
• Organizations may apply multiple times per year, but each application must be tied to a specific program or project.

Additional Details:

• Applications are reviewed and awarded by individual Walmart or Sam’s Club stores, meaning decisions are community-focused and competitive.
• Programs that demonstrate measurable impact—such as increased college readiness, improved academic performance, or enhanced workforce skills—are more likely to receive funding.
• The grant cycle typically opens early in the year and closes in December, but funds may be exhausted earlier depending on store allocations.
• Grant recipients may be asked to provide follow-up reports or outcome summaries to ensure accountability and continued partnership.

Deadline: December

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