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Walmart Spark Good Local Grants - Community and Disaster Projects

Eligible local nonprofits, government entities, schools and qualifying faith-based organizations can apply to nearby Walmart or Sam's Club facilities for competitive local cash grants, including disaster preparedness and response projects.

Walmart and Sam's Club

Who should look at this?

Good fit for: Local recovery organizations seeking a modest competitive grant for a clearly defined community need, including disaster preparedness/response, cleanup, food, supplies or other eligible local work.

Potential audience: Eligible organizations serving the same local service area as the Walmart, Sam's Club or distribution facility from which they request funding

Applicants need a Walmart Spark Good nonprofit account and third-party verification. Eligible entities include qualifying 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools and qualifying faith-based organizations with community-benefit projects.

NonprofitGovernment / Public AgencyFaith CommunityEducation

What recovery capacity might it support?

Funding & SponsorshipMaterials & SuppliesDirect Service CapacityAdministrative & Operational Support

Availability: 2026 Cycle 3 open Aug. 1-Nov. 30

Deadline: November 30, 2026 for the current published application cycle.

Funding / value: $250 to $5,000 per local grant.

Do not confuse this with:

Not tornado-specific funding and not guaranteed. Some organization types are excluded, and the organization must meet Spark Good verification and local-service-area requirements.

Applicability

The 2026 Cycle 3 application window is open August 1 through November 30. Walmart explicitly lists disaster preparedness and response among supported local-grant examples, but each facility makes competitive decisions.

Documentation and cost rules

Maintain the organization's Spark Good/Deed verification, project description, demonstrated local need, intended use of funds, expected community impact and accurate banking information if recommended for an award.

Prior authorization: yes

Previously incurred costs: varies

The Hub is a starting point, not an eligibility determination. Confirm current rules with the administering organization before relying on a grant, reimbursement pathway, tax treatment, or operational resource.