Walmart Spark Good Local Grants.

Overview

What it does.

The FY27 program has three application cycles. Chester-area eligibility depends on organization verification and service-area alignment with a participating Walmart facility, so applicants must confirm the relevant facility before applying.

Best for: A verified local charity, government entity, school, college, university, or faith-based organization seeking a small grant for a concrete community need.

Eligibility

Who and what may qualify.

Eligible applicants

• Deed-verified 501(c)(3) public charities serving the same service area as the requested Walmart facility
• Deed-verified government entities, including cities, counties, municipal agencies, and other eligible public bodies
• Deed-verified K-12 schools, community or junior colleges, colleges, and universities meeting Walmart's school requirements
• Deed-verified churches and faith-based organizations proposing projects that benefit the community at large

Applicants excluded by the source

• Individuals
• Unverified organizations
• Ineligible non-charities including 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), and 501(c)(19) organizations

Eligible uses

• Local charitable needs aligned with the selected facility and program guidelines

Application

How to start.

1. Create a Spark Good account and complete Deed verification.
2. Confirm the requested facility serves the same area as the organization.
3. Submit through the local-grant portal during an open cycle.

Timing: FY27 Cycle 2 closes July 15; Cycle 3 runs August 1 through November 30.

Planning notes

Limits to account for.

• Verification through Deed is required.
• Facility service-area alignment and application limits apply.
• Funding is not guaranteed.

May complement other local support if costs and recognition requirements are satisfied.

Evidence

Official sources.

• Spark Good Local Grants GuidelinesWalmart · accessed 2026-07-10