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Does Walmart fund splash pads through Community Grants?
Quick answer
Yes — the Walmart Community Grant Program awards $250-$5,000 per request to local 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities. Splash pad fundraisers regularly receive small grants. Apply through your local Walmart store's Facility Grant Council, online at walmart.org. Multiple stores can each contribute.
The Walmart Community Grant Program is one of the easiest entry points to corporate giving for splash pad projects. Each Walmart store, Sam's Club, and distribution center has a local Facility Grant Council that awards $250-$5,000 grants to nonprofits, government entities, and schools serving the immediate community. Splash pad capital campaigns frequently stack multiple Walmart store grants — three nearby stores at $5,000 each = $15,000 toward your project. Apply online at walmart.org/community/community-grant-program; applications are reviewed quarterly, and there's no formal limit to how many stores you can apply to (each store decides independently). Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, government entities, K-12 public/private schools, or churches with a nonprofit determination. The Walmart Foundation also runs the larger Local Community Grants and Spark Communities programs ($50K-$250K) for bigger initiatives. Application takes 30 minutes; even a denied application costs nothing.