Northwest Arkansas Giving
Northwest Arkansas has been home to Walmart since Sam Walton opened his first store in the town of Rogers. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation continue to invest in the region that has supported Walmart becoming the global company it is today.
Our giving in our Northwest Arkansas aims to enhance the quality of life for all residents of Benton and Washington counties, and our goals are steeped in the belief that when our neighbors thrive and feel a sense of belonging in our shared community, we all thrive. We are stronger and better, together.
Beyond our Northwest Arkansas programs, we encourage nonprofits in the region to explore additional tools and resources for local nonprofits through Walmart Spark Good including local grants, round up, registry and using the space in front of our stores for fundraising. Explore Spark Good here.
Our Focus Areas
Hunger Relief in Northwest Arkansas
We support programs that work to systematically improve access and availability to healthier food for underserved communities. We also invest in efforts that support individuals and families in healthier eating. Funding in this area is by invitation or through an annual request for proposals.
- Request for Proposals: Open April 1-22, 2025 closes at 11:59 pm CST
Webinars for Grantseekers:
Webinar: Tuesday March 11 12:30-1:30 p.m. CST
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Caring and Connected NWA
We seek to strengthen community connections within our region by enhancing access to arts and recreation spaces. Funding for this focus area is by invitation only and through an annual request for proposals focused on arts and recreation spaces.
- Request for Proposals: Open March 1 – 25, 2025 closes at 11:59 pm CST.
Event sponsorships in Northwest Arkansas are offered through requests for proposals, twice a year. Sponsorships are awarded in two categories:
- Fundraising: Primary goal of the event is fundraising for the nonprofit, with paid tickets above $25.
- Community Events: Primary goal of the event is to celebrate, raise awareness and engage. This is a large-scale community event that is free or tickets that are $25 or less.
These events should be accessible and highly engaging for the NWA region, aimed at celebrating and fostering connections in our community. Nonprofits are eligible to receive funding for one event per year in each category.
Event Sponsorship Request for Proposals:
- Request for Proposals: Open from April 1 - 30 for events July - December 2025
Sponsorship Webinar Monday, March 31 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CST
Register for the webinar. - Request for Proposals: Open from October 1 - 31 for events January - June 2026
Note: All NWA-based organizations seeking event sponsorships should apply through the twice annual RFP process. This is the only opportunity for nonprofits to apply for event sponsorship from Walmart.
We aim to make it easier for associates in Northwest Arkansas to connect and engage with local nonprofits through volunteerism and board service, as well as our Spark Good programs such as round up, registry and using the space in front of our stores for fundraising.
To Request to be added to Northwest Arkansas email communication please click here.
