Even if you don't get the grant, at least you will have experience in filling out your own grant application. It's too simple to let it go by. You can fill out multiple applications for different Walmart locations, especially if you live in a larger city. https://www.walmart.org/how-we-give/program-guidelines/spark-good-local-grants-guidelines Program Guidelines - Grants are awarded through an open application process to eligible organizations serving the same service area that the facility they are requesting funding from serves. - Organizations must have a Spark Good account on Walmart.com/nonprofits and be verified by Walmart’s third-party verification partner, Deed. Only authorized users of the organization’s Spark Good account may apply. - Grant amounts range from $250 to $5,000. - Applications are accepted and reviewed through three application cycles in FY27:Cycle 1: Feb. 1 – April 15Cycle 2: May 1– July 15Cycle 3: Aug. 1 – Nov. 30 - A maximum of 25 applications (pending or approved status), is allowed per organization at any time.  - Once funded, reapplication to the same facility is not allowed within the same fiscal year.  - Final decisions are made prior to the next application cycle’s opening. - Affirming alignment with Spark Good program guidelines is mandatory for all grant recipients. - Agreeing to logo usage and recognition guidelines is required. - If recommended for a grant, funds are distributed through electronic payment via JP Morgan, requiring the organization to provide correct banking within 21 days of the organization’s primary owner being notified that the grant was recommended for approval. Organization Eligibility - Organizations must have a Spark Good account and be verified by Deed, Walmart’s third-party verification service provider. - Organizations must serve the same service area that the facility they are requesting funding from serves. Eligible entities must be a:501(c)(3) public charity: An organization holding a current tax-exempt status and recognized as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, listed on the IRS Master File and conducting activities within the United States; classified as a public charity under Section 509(a)(1), (2) or (3) (Types I or II); and Deed verified.Government entity (non-501(c)(3)): U.S. federal agencies territories and commonwealths, state agencies and departments and political subdivisions (including cities, counties, municipal agencies); and Deed verified. School: 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. Church or other faith-based organization with a proposed project that benefits the community at large, such as food pantries, soup kitchens and clothing closets and Deed verified.

Happy Saturday! True Inspiration Awards grants range from $30,000 to $350,000, with over $6 million awarded in 2026 to organizations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom and Singapore. Applications for the 2027 True Inspiration Awards will be accepted from now until May 1, 2026. To be eligible to apply for a True Inspiration Awards grant, an organization should: - Be a (i) 501(c)(3) based in the U.S. or (ii) a charitable organization based in Canada, the United Kingdom, or Singapore that can provide an opinion of counsel that confirms it is the equivalent of a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity in its home jurisdiction. Let us know in the comments when you apply! ***Don't forget to make sure that all of your required documents for your nonprofit are up-to-date and all filings "match" at the State and Federal levels. If you are not sure of what is required, review the video here. https://www.chick-fil-a.com/true-inspiration-awards/learn-more

$119 is the price starting tomorrow Feb 9-10. Hopefully, your nonprofit is already registered with Techsoup.org. https://page.techsoup.org/grantstation

The Walmart Grant is OPEN! 10 GRANTS 92NY https://www.92ny.org/belfer-center-for-innovation-social-impact/uptide-accelerator Crossroads Fund https://crossroadsfund.org/grants/grant-opportunities/seed-fund/ ****Walmart Foundation https://www.walmart.com/nonprofits**** W.K. Kellogg Foundation https://www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/ Home Depot Foundation https://corporate.homedepot.com/page/veteran-housing-grants Robert Wood Johnson Foundation https://www.rwjf.org/en/grants/active-funding-opportunities.html William Penn Foundation https://williampennfoundation.org/funding/funding-opportunities The Campbell Foundation https://www.campbellfoundation.org/ The Winston-Salem Foundation https://www.wsfoundation.org/ Santa Barbara Foundation https://sbfoundation.org/nonprofits/ ______________________________________________________________________ Please note that I 'copied and pasted' an application checklist (most common) from a funder. I'm sharing because, believe it or not, some funders will still require your application and supporting documents to be mailed. It is imperative that applicants follow directions. This one requires 2 copies of the application and has specific instructions on where it should be sent via "snail" mail. _______________________________________________________________________ The approval and check issuance will take up to three months, so please plan accordingly. Applicants will be notified by mail of approval or denial. All decisions are final, but

As promised, I wanted to share the process of researching grants and then filling out the grant application. On a side note, I was sooooo disappointed to find that only 1 member submitted the application before the deadline, October 31.😏You can find the original post here. Oh well, our little community is growing a little faster, so I hope you all will take advantage of the information and implement. The difference in our nonprofit community is that we know that finding grants is NOT the real issue; it is about being compliant and connected. Remember, for $50/month, you can receive grants and even more support than within the free community. Let's go get this money and help our communities in need!