If you would like to apply for this grant opportunity please let me office know as soon as possible. There is a limit on the number of proposals coming from IU so we need to coordinate with the other campuses. EZ
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Categories: Community development, diversity and inclusion, education, health services
Walmart Local Community Grants are awarded through an open application process and provide funding directly from Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities to local organizations in the U.S. Eligible nonprofit organizations must operate on the local level (or be an affiliate/chapter of a larger organization that operates locally) and directly benefit the service area of the facility from which they are requesting funding. There are eight (8) areas of funding for which an organization can apply.
- Community and Economic Development: Improving local communities for the benefit of low-income individuals and families in the local service area
- Diversity and Inclusion: Fostering the building of relationships and understanding among diverse groups in the local service area
- Education: Providing afterschool enrichment, tutoring or vocational training for low-income individuals and families in the local service area
- Environmental Sustainability: Preventing waste, increasing recycling, or supporting other programs that work to improve the environment in the local service area
- Health and Human Service: Providing medical screening, treatment, social services, or shelters for low-income individuals and families in the local service area
- Hunger Relief and Healthy Eating: Providing Federal or charitable meals/snacks for low-income individuals and families in the local service area
- Public Safety: Supporting public safety programs through training programs or equipment in the local service area
- Quality of Life: Improving access to recreation, arts or cultural experiences for low-income individuals and families in the local service area
See links below for full details.
Internal Competition Internal Deadline: 11/15/2022
External Competition External Deadline: 12/31/2022
Award: $250-$5,000
Limitation: Organizations may only submit a total number of 25 applications and/or receive up to 25 grants within the 2022 grant cycle. Please contact the Office of Business Partnerships at obp@iu.edu with questions.