Meta Data Center Community Action Grants
Meta · Funder
Meta funds schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in locations where Meta operates data centers. Projects must address community needs through technology, community building, or STEAM education, with no fixed award amount stated.
About this grant
This annual program provides direct funding to eligible organizations near Meta data centers to support projects that use technology for community benefit, build sustainable communities, or improve STEAM education. Eligible U.S. applicants include registered nonprofits and public schools; European applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations and government entities. Schools may apply multiple times per cycle; other organizations are limited to one application. Projects must have demonstrable metrics for public reporting and funds must be used within one year of award. Ineligible organizations include religious programs, for-profit companies, 501(c)(4)s, those with discriminatory policies, political advocacy groups, and programs offering individual cash grants or scholarships.
Who can apply
Must have
The funder turns down applications that miss any of these.
- Organisation typeApplicant must be a 501(c)(3), a public school or district, or apply through a 501(c)(3)
Application windows
Past rounds stay listed. Most grants reopen around the same time each year.
- 2026Closed
Checked 2026-09-08: "Applications are now closed. Grant recipients will be announced in the spring 2026." No dates for the next cycle are posted.
Dates confirmed by a person on 8 Sept 2026Where these came from