Data Center Community Action Grants

The Meta Data Center Community Action Grants program is an annual initiative by Meta Platforms, Inc. aimed at directly funding local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in regions where Meta operates data centers. The program is designed as part of Meta’s broader commitment to corporate social responsibility, seeking to give back to host communities by enabling technology-driven community development. With a particular focus on education and sustainability, the program reflects Meta’s intention to promote long-term improvements in community well-being and educational outcomes, especially within the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) fields. The grant supports projects that achieve one or more of the following objectives: leveraging technology for community benefit, fostering strong and sustainable communities, and enhancing local STEAM education. Funding is specifically intended for use within a year of award receipt and must support projects that produce measurable outcomes that can be publicly shared. Organizations must adhere to all terms and conditions of the program relevant to their country to be eligible. Eligibility is geographically restricted to communities hosting a Meta data center. In the United States, eligible applicants include public schools and registered nonprofit organizations, though public schools are encouraged to coordinate with their superintendents to ensure competitive submissions. In European locations such as Denmark, Ireland, and Sweden, government entities, state-run schools, and registered not-for-profit organizations are eligible. Importantly, while schools may submit multiple applications, all other organizations are restricted to a single application per cycle. Applicants must apply via Meta’s partner platform, ChangeX. To begin, organizations select their location from the list of eligible communities, which redirects them to the specific application page. Meta emphasizes compliance with its country-specific terms and conditions, which detail organizational eligibility and spending limitations. Ineligible organizations include religiously exclusive entities, politically affiliated groups, for-profit businesses, and those supporting direct financial aid to individuals, among others. The application window for the 2025 grant cycle runs from October 13, 2025, through November 21, 2025. There are no pre-application requirements indicated, such as Letters of Intent or Concept Papers. While there is no explicit mention of future cycles, the program is described as an annual initiative, implying recurrence. All applications are reviewed post-submission for alignment with program goals, measurable impact, and eligibility compliance. No specific contact name, email, or phone number is provided in the source material. Interested parties are directed to begin their application process through ChangeX via the application links on the grant’s website. Applicants are also advised to review country-specific terms to ensure alignment with local criteria and expectations. Award announcements are typically made after the close of the application period and are publicly listed on Meta’s website showcasing previous grantee projects.