Walmart Spark Good Local Grants

The Walmart Spark Good Local Grants program, offered by Walmart and Sam's Club, provides grants ranging from $250 to $5,000 to organizations addressing the unique needs of local communities. All organizations must be deed-verified and have a Spark Good account to apply. Applications are open through April 15.

Organization 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 recognized 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); and Deed verified. 

  • 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 but not limited to 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.