Description: Wal-Mart and Sam's Club Giving Program awards grants to organizations that have a presence in the communities they serve. The Foundation addresses the educational needs of underserved young people ages 12 - 25. Examples include programs that re-engage students who have dropped out of high school, improve retention rates of first-generation college students, support teachers and promote adolescent literacy.
Eligibility: K-12 Public Schools/Districts, Charter Schools, Community/Junior Colleges, State Colleges and Universities, as well as private schools and colleges with current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.