March 19, 2010

The Wal-Mart Foundation supports programs and initiatives in four main areas of focus:

1. Education - Addresses the educational needs of underserved young people ages 12-25. Examples include programs focused on high school success, access and retention of first-generation college students and adolescent literacy.

2. Workforce Development / Economic Opportunity - Provides job skill training, counseling and support services for unemployed, underemployed and displaced workers. Examples include career counseling services, financial literacy initiatives and job readiness programs.

3. Health and Wellness - Improves access to health care, reduces health care disparities and promotes healthy lifestyles. Examples include food distribution programs, immunization clinics, health education organizations and personal health record technology.

4. Environmental Sustainability - Assists in the development or expansion of environmentally sustainable communities. Examples include energy auditing education programs, green job training and retrofitting/green building initiatives. The Wal-Mart Foundation has a particular interest in supporting the following populations: Veterans and military families, groups that are traditionally provided with marginal resources, individuals with disabilities and people impacted by natural disasters.

Application deadlines:

Spring cycle: April 17, 2010

Fall cycle: September 18, 2010

The minimum amount of grant money given is $ 25, 000

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