The Walmart Foundation is seeking applications for its 2023 Local Community Grants to systematically address some of the biggest economic, environmental and social challenges faced in the world today.
Donor Name: Walmart Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Details:
Foundation works closely with grantees to address large scale environmental and social challenges in these priority areas:
- Creating Opportunity
- Advancing Sustainability
- Strengthening Community
- Center for Racial Equity
Areas of Funding
There are eight (8) areas of funding for which an organization can apply. Please review the areas listed below to ensure your organization’s goals fall within one of these areas:
- Community and Economic Development:
- Improving local communities for the benefit of low-income individuals and families in the local service area
- Diversity and Inclusion:
- Fostering the building of relationships and understanding among diverse groups in the local service area
- Education:
- Providing afterschool enrichment, tutoring or vocational training for low-income individuals and families in the local service area
- Environmental Sustainability:
- Preventing waste, increasing recycling, or supporting other programs that work to improve the environment in the local service area
- Health and Human Service:
- Providing medical screening, treatment, social services, or shelters for low-income individuals and families in the local service area
- Hunger Relief and Healthy Eating:
- Providing Federal or charitable meals/snacks for low-income individuals and families in the local service area
- Public Safety:
- Supporting public safety programs through training programs or equipment in the local service area
- Quality of Life:
- Improving access to recreation, arts or cultural experiences for low-income individuals and families in the local service area
Funding Information
- Local Community grants range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $5,000
Eligibility Criteria
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 Cyber Grants Front Door 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 Cyber Grants Front Door 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 Cyber Grants Front Door 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.
For more information, visit Walmart Foundation.