Through this program, the Wal-Mart Foundation will award grants at the state and regional level to support unmet needs that are not directly addressed by any of their current programs.

- The Foundation has adopted the following areas of focus: Education, Job Skills Training, Environmental Sustainability and Health.

- The area of Education includes a program or initiative that addresses the educational needs of under-served young people ages 12-30.

- The area of Job Skills Training includes a program or initiative that provides professional training, counseling and support services to help people improve their work-related skills.

- The area of Health includes a program or initiative that works to improve access to healthcare and to promote healthy lifestyles.

- The area of Environmental Sustainability includes a program or initiative that is designed to help people become more personable sustainable or to help support the environment.