Sept. 5, 2014 — The Walmart Foundation State Giving Council Program will open the application period for its fourth cycle of giving on September 7. Oklahoma nonprofit organizations can apply for funding to support programs within the scope of the “Focused Giving” areas that include hunger relief, healthy eating or career opportunity. Grant requests for programs that would fall under “Community Engagement Giving,” i.e. education, health care access and other human services programs will also be accepted during this cycle. In order to be considered for grant funding this cycle, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Central time on September 13, 2014.
Twice annually, the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program looks for non-profit organizations best serving the needs of Oklahoma communities. Grants range from $25,000 to $250,000 each. Last year alone, the Oklahoma State Giving Program awarded grants to Oklahoma-based charities such as the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Infant Crisis Services, Mission Norman, Mission Shawnee, and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
It is Walmart’s passion to give back and help people live better in Oklahoma and across the globe. In fiscal year ending 2013, cash and in-kind donations in Oklahoma from Walmart stores, Sam’s Clubs and the Walmart Foundation totaled $30 million. Total giving in Oklahoma, including customer donations, totaled more than $31.6 million. During that same year, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation gave more than $1.3 billion in cash and in-kind contributions around the world. Additionally, Walmart, Sam’s Club and logistics associates volunteered more than 1.8 million hours, generating $17 million to U.S. nonprofits.
Applications to the Oklahoma State Giving Program are reviewed by a State Advisory Council comprised of local Walmart associates, with funding recommendations made to the Walmart Foundation. For this cycle of giving, nonprofits will be notified of the funding decision on November 8, 2014.
To be considered for support, prospective grantee organizations must submit applications through the Walmart Foundation State Giving Program’s online grant application. Applicants must have a current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in order to meet the program’s minimum eligibility criteria. For more information, including State Giving Program application guidelines and examples, please visit www.foundation.walmart.com.
About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committed to helping people live
better through philanthropic efforts that align with the company’s core
business strengths. By operating globally and giving back locally, Walmart is
uniquely positioned to address the needs of the communities it serves and make
a significant social impact within its core areas of giving: Hunger Relief and
Nutrition, Sustainability, Career Opportunity and Women’s Economic Empowerment.
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are leading the fight against hunger in the
United States with a $2 billion commitment through 2015. To date, Walmart and
the Walmart Foundation have donated more than 1 billion pounds of food to those
in need across the country. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit foundation.walmart.com.