
These investments are done by invitation only. Our current focus is on regional recycling and aligned capital requests.

Building a Culture of Belonging: We seek to strengthen relationships within our communities by improving trust and experience with institutions.The request for proposal can be found here. To learn more about project criteria and ask questions about this funding opportunity, please attend the information session about this request for proposals at 12 PM CT, Tuesday April 18, 2023. Deadline to apply for our Healthier Foods Request for Proposals is Sunday, May 21, 2023. Organizations that improve access and availability to healthier food for underserved communities may apply through the open request for proposals. Funding in this area is by invitation or through an annual request for proposals. Upcoming request for proposals includes: We support the development of nutrition literacy and skills in our local community. Increasing Access to Healthier Food for All: We support programs that work to systematically improve access and availability to healthier food for underserved communities, including improving access to federal nutrition programs.We concentrate our philanthropy in the region through the following initiatives: Our regional giving strategy works to enhance the quality of life for all residents of Northwest Arkansas, 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 invest in programs that help create economic opportunity, advance long-term environmental sustainability, strengthen local communities, accelerate racial equity and harness the power and passion of our associates and customers through Walmart Spark Good. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation continue to invest in the region that has supported Walmart becoming the global company it is today. Northwest Arkansas has been home to Walmart since Sam Walton opened his first store in the town of Rogers.
