Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation – Q2 Grants
Small Grants for Nonprofits Supporting Children, Families & Food Access
The The Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation is accepting applications for its Q2 2026 grant cycle, supporting community-based nonprofits that provide vital resources for children and families. The foundation focuses on fresh foods, food access, and youth-serving programs in the communities where The Save Mart Companies operates.
📅 Q2 Application Deadline: May 11, 2026
Organization
The Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation
Support Type
Community-based charitable grants
Funding Amount
$500–$10,000
Geographic Focus
Communities served by The Save Mart Companies
About the Funder
Established in 2000, The Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation is the company’s philanthropic nonprofit, contributing approximately $500,000 annually in small grants. The foundation invests in organizations that help build stronger communities by expanding access to fresh food and supporting programs that help children and youth thrive.
What This Grant Supports
Q2 grants are open to all applications that align with CARES Foundation priorities, including:
- Fresh food access & food security
- Programs supporting children, youth, and families
- Community-based initiatives with clear local impact
Grant decisions consider community need, impact, audience reach, organizational stability, and demonstrated outcomes for returning grantees.
Ineligible Requests
The CARES Foundation does not fund:
- Individuals (except indirectly through nonprofit programs)
- Fundraising events or activities
- For-profit organizations or professional associations
- Faith-based institutions (churches, temples, mosques, synagogues)
- Organizations primarily funded by government sources
- Staff costs or organizations with overhead generally exceeding 20%
- Product donations, youth sports sponsorships, or fundraiser requests (handled at the store level)
Application Notes
- Grant requests must be at least $500
- Organizations seeking smaller amounts should contact their local store manager
- Multi-year recipients must demonstrate meaningful outcomes from prior funding
Apply / Learn More
👉 https://www.thesavemartcompanies.com/community/
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This grant is well suited for nonprofits that:
- Serve children and families in Save Mart–served communities
- Address food access, nutrition, or youth development
- Need modest, flexible funding for community-based programs
