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The Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation Grants

The Save Mart Companies CARES FoundationCloses Nov 10, 2026(25 days left)$500 – $10,000

Summary

Nonprofits near Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx stores working on fresh food, food access or youth programs can apply for $500 to $10,000 CARES Foundation grants; next deadline November 10, 2026.

About this grant

The Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation makes small grants of $500 to $10,000 to community-based nonprofits serving children and families near Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx stores, focused on fresh foods, food access and youth programs. Applications are reviewed quarterly; the next general deadline is November 10, 2026.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Community-based nonprofit in a community served by Save Mart, Lucky or FoodMaxx

Focus on fresh foods, access to food, or programs that help youth thrive

Not funded: individuals, fundraisers, for-profit groups or professional associations, churches/temples/synagogues/mosques, groups mostly funded by government, staff costs or overhead above about 20%

Requests under $500 go to the nearest store manager

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Hunger
  • Youth
  • Community development

Money can be used for

  • Operating support
  • Equipment

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