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Spark Good Local Community Grants
Small local grants ($250–$5,000) from Walmart and Sam's Club stores for nonprofit private schools and 501(c)(3)s in the store's area.
- Amount
- $250 to $5,000
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- No: 501(c)(3) only
- Deadline
- Nov 30, 2026 (60 days left)
- Who this fits
- Private school · Homeschool co‑op · MicroschoolNonprofit private schools (with an NCES number or 501(c)(3)) and 501(c)(3) co-ops near a Walmart or Sam's Club. For-profit schools aren't eligible.
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- National
- Last checked
- Oct 1, 2026on walmart.org
How to apply
- Step 1: Get verified through Deed (NCES number or 501(c)(3))
- Step 2: Request from a store that serves your area
- Step 3: Apply before the cycle closes
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“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.”
You need an NCES number or 501(c)(3) status, verified through Deed. It excludes organizations that deny service or membership based on religion and other grounds, so a faith-based school with religious admission rules should read that line first. Co-ops aren't named, but a 501(c)(3) co-op fits.
- Nonprofit private school with NCES number or 501(c)(3)
- Serve the same area as the store you request from
- Verified through Deed
Timing
FY27 cycles: Feb 1–Apr 15, May 1–Jul 15, Aug 1–Nov 30