Center for Racial Equity

The Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity is committed to empowering communities by supporting research, advocacy, and innovative interventions that foster better outcomes for people. The center’s philanthropic investments complement and extend the impact of Walmart’s business efforts in creating a culture of belonging: where all our associates feel seen, supported, and able to achieve their full potential.

Through the center, by convening a wide range of nonprofits, community leaders, and experts, we want to encourage others to develop useful tools and insights, share best practices, and advocate for equitable outcomes. We believe a collaborative approach, with a broad range of best-in-class grantees, accelerates and maximizes progress.

The center was established in 2020 through a five-year, $100 million philanthropic commitment from Walmart with a mandate to address the root causes of gaps in outcomes experienced by Black and African American people in education, health, finance and criminal justice systems.  Over the past four years, the center has invested in initiatives that aim to uplift all communities in the following areas:

• Education: On-the-job upskilling and non-degree credentials to help working adults get a better start and advance in their careers.
• Criminal Justice: Youth training and employment programs to deter young people from involvement in the criminal justice system.
• Finance: Access to capital and business development programs to help entrepreneurs thrive in historically underserved communities.
• Health: Culturally relevant food access and nutrition programs to promote better health outcomes among people at higher risk of cardiometabolic diseases.

Applications are by invitation only for 501(c)(3) organizations (or equivalent organizations outside the U.S.) whose work directly relates to the above focus areas. Unsolicited proposals will not be accepted.