Walmart Foundation's State Giving Program Awards Four New Mexico Non-Profit Organizations

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Four non-profit organizations in New Mexico have been awarded a portion of $200,000 from the Walmart Foundation?s Giving Program and the Foundation is now accepting applications for the second cycle.

?The Walmart Foundation is making the communities we work and live in stronger,? said Scott Doepke, Walmart Vice President ? Regional General Manager for New Mexico. ?We are proud to partner with the New Mexico nonprofit organizations that were awarded grants this cycle and we encourage organizations throughout the state to apply before the August deadline.?

Organizations who have had a long-lasting, positive impact on communities by supporting state and local organizations, are encouraged to apply before the August 10, 2012 deadline.

To become a prospective grantee, organizations must submit applications through the Walmart Foundation State Giving Program's online grant application.

Applicants must have a current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in order to meet the program?s minimum eligibility criteria.

For more information about the program's funding guidelines and application process, visit: www.walmartfoundation.org/stategiving.

Organizations that received grants this cycle include:

• College Success Network of New Mexico for $30,000

• The Storehouse for $80,000

• Economic Council Helping Others Inc. (ECHO) for $50,000

• Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation for $40,000

?Food insecurity is a significant problem in New Mexico and we must do more to ensure everyone has access to nutritious and fresh food,? said ECHO food bank director Vicki Metheny. ?By partnering with the Walmart Foundation through the State Giving Council we are able to give more to those who have too little.?

About Philanthropy at Walmart

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are proud to support initiatives that are helping people live better around the globe. In May 2010, Walmart and its Foundation made a historic pledge of $2 billion through 2015 to fight hunger in the U.S. The Walmart Foundation also supports education, workforce development, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness initiatives. To learn more, visit www.walmartfoundation.org.

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Source: http://northvalley.kob.com/news/business/124182-walmart-foundations-state-giving-program-awards-four-new-mexico-non-profit-organizations

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