[OKRA] Walmart Foundation State Giving Program

[Hershey, Ilda]

See grant opportunity below from the Walmart foundation.  One of the grant categories is Environmental Sustainability.  Note that only organizations with a current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code are eligible to request funding.  Please share this with the non-profit organizations in your communities.


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Walmart Foundation State Giving Program<http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8168.aspx> awards grants at the state and regional level for programs that give individuals access to a better life. State Advisory Councils in each state, as well as Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, determine how best to distribute State Giving Program funds. The program provides grants of $25,000 and up in the following categories: Education grants support programs that address the educational needs of underserved young people, ages 12-30. Job Skills Training grants promote professional training, counseling, and support services to help people improve their work-related skills. Health grants strive to improve access to healthcare and promote healthy lifestyles. Environmental Sustainability grants support programs that are designed to help people become more sustainable as well as programs that enhance the environment. Applications may be submitted between February 1 and August 20, 2010.




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