Walmart Spark Good Local Grants (Walmart Spark Good)
Small local cash grants from individual Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs, and distribution centers to organizations that serve the same community as the facility. Useful for modest equipment or program needs.
Who it is for
Recognized government entities, including municipal and county fire and police departments, requesting funds for public purposes. Important limit: a volunteer fire company organized as a 501(c)(4) or similar non-charity is not eligible, while a municipal or county department is. The organization must register and be verified through Walmart's partner, Deed.
Department types: Career, Combination, Any department
An honest note on fit
Small dollars, but easy and worth it for a modest, specific need if you are a municipal or county department. The big catch for this audience: an independent volunteer fire company set up as a 501(c)(4) is excluded, so check your organization type before investing time. Deed verification can take a little while, so start early.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.
Apply directly through a Spark Good account, choosing the local facility whose service area you fall in.
Match required: No match required.
How to apply
- Confirm your agency type qualifies: a city or county government department qualifies; a 501(c)(4) volunteer fire company does not.
- Create a Spark Good account and complete verification through Deed, Walmart's third-party verifier.
- Identify the Walmart store, Sam's Club, or distribution center whose service area covers your community.
- Submit a local grant application describing the specific public-purpose need.
- If approved, provide electronic payment information, since grants are disbursed electronically.
Deadline: Application cycles run on Walmart's annual grant calendar with periodic windows. Confirm the current open window in the Spark Good portal. (Annual cycle)
Funding: $250 to $5,000 per grant.
Verified as of 2026-05-31. Programs are checked periodically against their official source. Funding details and deadlines change. Confirm the current requirements on the official program page before you apply.