Local cash grants awarded by Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and Distribution Centers to support local organizations addressing community needs.

Must have a Spark Good account on Walmart.com and be verified by Deed | Must serve the same service area that the facility they are requesting funding from serves | Eligible entity types limited to 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools, and faith-based organizations (Deed verified)

Spark Good Local Grants

The Foundation awards grants twice per year (Spring and Fall) to organizations/projects aligned with the Foundation's funding preferences; applicants begin with a Letter of Inquiry via the online Grant Portal.

Must be a 501(c)(3) organization (no for-profit entities or non-501(c)(3) organizations) | Projects must be within a 30-mile radius of Waterloo, IA | No individuals | No fundraising events or endowment campaigns | No religious events and promotions | Only one application per entity in a given funding cycle

Otto Schoitz Foundation Grants

Provides Bright Future Grants to organizations proposing projects that advance community impact initiatives (see listed initiatives). For FY2025-2026 SMCF will make $200,000 available; funded projects expected to be completed within one year.

Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity, 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, or 509(a)1 public entity | Project must provide direct benefit to residents of Adams, Fall Creek, Green and/or Stony Creek Townships of Madison County, Indiana | No single organization shall receive more than $10,000 in cumulative Bright Future Grants in Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Bright Future Grant

The Foundation makes grants to support capital campaigns, capital asset improvements, and maintenance. Grant requests for $10,000 or less can be submitted at any time (for emergency situations); grants over $10,000 follow the posted grant cycle and deadline.

Must have raised a minimum of 50% of the project’s cost in hand or committed prior to submitting your application to us. | Letters of Intent (one-page) required prior to submitting a grant application; letters requesting above $10,000 must be received three weeks prior to the application deadline. | Based in or serving Montana.

Treacy Foundation Grants

Resident-led grants awarded by the Resident Advancement Committee for neighborhood projects (gardens, pocket parks, mentoring, etc.); neighbors and small nonprofits within Saint Luke’s footprint can receive up to $6,000.

Applicant must be a resident of Buckeye–Shaker, Mt. Pleasant, or Woodland Hills | If applicant is not a 501(c)(3), must collaborate with a fiscal sponsor (501(c)(3)) | Available March–September annually

Community Grants

Competitive Adams County Grants focused on emerging community needs; may be operating grants to develop nonprofit infrastructure or program grants to make a sustained difference. Grants of up to $25,000 are available.

Must be a nonprofit with tax-exempt status under IRS Section 501(c)(3) | Must serve Adams County residents | Organizations with outstanding Adams County Grants Final Reports are ineligible | Organizations that are not tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) Public Charity are ineligible | Organizations based outside Adams County are ineligible unless it can be clearly demonstrated Adams County residents will benefit | Grants will not be made to individuals | Private foundations are ineligible | No funding for projects aimed at promoting a particular religion or construction projects for religious institutions | No funding for programs at private schools that benefit only their students | No funding for political campaigns or direct lobbying; debt retirement; projects already completed; fundraising events and galas; core curriculum for schools; travel for bands, sports teams, classes and similar groups

Adams County Grants

General grants to organizations. Grant requests should be written and include a cover letter with full contact information, a description of the requesting organization, its mission and general operational budget, a detailed description of the project/program, grant budget and schedule, and a description of how success will be measured and evaluated. Grant periods may extend over two or more years and a brief report upon completion is required.

Requests with no contact information may not be considered | Organizations generally awarded no more than once every 3 years (must wait 3 years before re-award)

James E. Dutton Foundation Grants

Responsive general grants to organizations proposing programs that directly serve the community of Martinsville and/or Henry County, Virginia and align with the Harvest Foundation’s Strategic Focus & Objectives.

Recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 charitable organization or political subdivision | Program must directly serve the community of Martinsville and/or Henry County, Virginia | Program must align with Harvest Foundation’s Strategic Focus & Objectives | No programs outside the geographic boundaries of Henry County | No direct grants to individuals (including scholarships and fellowships) | No for-profit organizations | No endowment funds | No grants to the Sovah Health Hospital System | No debt reduction

Spark Good Local Grants

About this program

Eligibility

Contact & website

Julie Gehrki

[email protected]

www.walmart.org

Past recipients

2024

Conservation International Foundation

$8,510,199

Nature Conservancy

$5,702,615

Technoserve Inc

$4,800,000

World Wildlife Fund Inc

$2,704,091

Food Banks Canada

$2,528,750

Trust For Public Land

$2,500,000

Foundation For Black Communities

$2,500,000

Community Foundations Of Canada

$2,500,000

The Recycling Partnership Inc

$2,499,900

Closes in 11 days

$250 – $5,000

National · All 50 states

Similar Grants

Otto Schoitz Foundation Grants

~$25K

Bright Future Grant

$2.0K–$10.0K

Treacy Foundation Grants

~$16K

Community Grants

Up to $6.0K

Adams County Grants

Up to $25.0K

James E. Dutton Foundation Grants

~$5K