Walmart Foundation: Community Grant Program
The Walmart Foundation will provide grants to organizations working in the following eight areas:
- Hunger Relief and Healthy Eating: Providing Federal or charitable meals/snacks for low income individuals and families in the United States
- Health and Human Service: Providing medical screening, treatment, social services, or shelters for low income individuals and families in the United States
- Quality of Life: Improving access to recreation, arts or cultural experiences for low income individuals and families in the United States
- Education: Providing afterschool enrichment, tutoring or vocational training for low income individuals and families in the United States
- Community and Economic Development: Improving local communities for the benefit of low income individuals and families in the United States
- Diversity and Inclusion: Fostering the building of relationships and understand among diverse groups in the United States
- Public Safety: Supporting public safety programs through training programs or equipment in the United States
- Environmental Sustainability: Preventing waste, increasing recycling or supporting other programs that work to improve the environment in the United States
Amount: Grants range from $250-$5,000.
Eligibility: The following types of organizations may apply:
- An organization holding a current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), or (19) of the Internal Revenue Code, listed on the IRS Master File and conduct activities within the United States; excluding nationally sponsored organizations: American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, Children’s Miracle Network, and United Way.
- A recognized government entity: state, county, or city agency, including law enforcement or fire departments, that are requesting funds exclusively for public purposes.
- A K-12 public or private school, charter school, community/junior college, state/private college or university.
- A church or other faith-based organization with a proposed project that benefits the community at large such as food pantries, soup kitchens, clothing closets, etc.
Link: http://giving.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/local-giving
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