Northwest Arkansas Giving Program Guidelines

This program is for applicants in the Northwest Arkansas region. If your organization is outside this area, please see our State Giving Program.

Areas of focus for potential grantees

While the Walmart Foundation encourages applications from nonprofit organizations with programs in its four areas of focus - education, job skills training, health, and sustainability - programs in other areas will also be given full consideration.

Examples

Types of programs/projects funded by the Northwest Arkansas Giving Program

  • Innovative system-wide educational programs
  • Adolescent literacy programs
  • Health promotion/disease prevention initiatives
  • Community/social service programs
  • Community-based sustainability projects
  • Job skills /workforce development programs

Eligibility requirements and funding exclusions

The Northwest Arkansas Giving Program is only open to nonprofit organizations that serve the Benton and Washington counties of Arkansas. (Click here for information about programs that support organizations in other counties of Arkansas or other states)

All Northwest Arkansas Giving Program applications must be submitted through the online application process in order to be eligible for consideration.

Exclusions from receiving Northwest Arkansas Giving Program funding

  • Individuals
  • Individual educational institutions for regular instructional programs
  • Religious organizations for religious purposes
  • Athletic teams or events
  • Advocacy groups

Grant amounts

Minimum Grant: $5,000.00

Organizations interested in grants of less than $5,000.00 should visit their local Walmart Store, Sam’s Club, or Neighborhood Market to inquire about funding

Application timetable and notification

Applications may be submitted at any time. Applicants will be notified within eight weeks of their submission date. The Foundation reserves the right to modify the Northwest Arkansas Giving Program’s guidelines, submission deadlines and notification dates without prior notice.

Ready to get started? Begin the application process.