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Northwest Arkansas Giving


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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 


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Hunger Relief in Northwest Arkansas

The Northwest Arkansas Healthier Foods for All RFP will accept proposals that increase access to healthier food, provide nutrition education, and expand access to federal benefits.

 

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Application Timeline

  • Applications Open: March 30, 2026
  • Deadline: April 13, 2026
  • Note: Proposals submitted before the opening date will be returned.

How to Apply

 
Caring and Connected NWA

Eligible organizations located in Washington or Benton County are invited to apply for the Access to Arts and Recreation Request for Proposal (RFP). This opportunity supports organizations that expand community access through scholarship programs, field trips, and accessible, free programming.

 

Proposals must also demonstrate a strong commitment to volunteer engagement, including a detailed plan for how volunteers will be integrated into programming over time.

 

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Application Timeline

  • Applications open: Monday, March 2, 2026
  • Deadline: Sunday, March 22, 2026
  • Note: Proposals submitted before the opening date will be returned

How to Apply

 

We invest in increasing regional coordination on key issues related to growth. Our current focus is on regional recycling and aligned capital requests. These investments are by invitation only.

Fostering local workforce growth through collaboration, training and skills development for the future of Northwest Arkansas.  These investments are by invitation only.

Event sponsorships in Northwest Arkansas are offered through requests for proposals, twice a year. Sponsorships are awarded in two categories:

 

  1. Fundraising: Primary goal of the event is fundraising for the nonprofit, with paid tickets above $25.​
  2. 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 Proposal – April 2026  Round

 

This RFP is for organizations in Washington or Benton County that are hosting a fundraiser or community event for events held July–December 2026.

 

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Application Timeline

  • Applications open: April 1, 2026
  • Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Note: Proposals submitted before April 1 will be returned.

How to Apply

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.

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