Meta Data Center (Community Action Grants)

Eligible organizations for the Meta Data Center Community Action Grants include registered nonprofit organizations and public schools. Schools may apply for multiple grants, while other organizations can submit one application per cycle. The projects must have measurable impact and be completed within one year of the grant award date.

Location: The Meta Data Center Community Action Grants are available to organizations in communities where Meta has an operational data center. View their website for more details on the geographical scope.

Project Scope: The project scope for the Meta Data Center Community Action Grants includes initiatives that:

• Leverage technology to address critical community needs.
• Strengthen and sustain communities, empowering local residents to build resilience.
• Improve STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) in the community.

Projects must have clear, measurable outcomes that can be publicly reported, and the grant funds are intended to be used within one year of the award date. The foundation encourages innovative, impactful solutions that benefit local communities.

The  specific funding amount for the Meta Data Center Community Action Grants is not mentioned in the available information. However, the grants are intended to support projects that address critical community needs, leverage technology for community benefit, and improve STEAM education. The funding is designed to be used within one year of the grant award, and organizations must demonstrate measurable outcomes for the projects. For precise funding details, it would be best to refer to the grant application or contact Meta directly.

The funding restrictions for the Meta Data Center Community Action Grants include:

• Ineligible organizations:
  • Programs or projects operated exclusively for religious purposes or proselytizing.
  • Organizations that make hiring decisions or provide goods/services based on race, gender, faith, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
  • Organizations that promote specific political ideologies, doctrines, candidates, or issues.
  • For-profit companies.
  • 501(c)(4) organizations (U.S. only).
• Ineligible projects:
  • Endowments, memorials, or budget deficit funding.
• Grant use:
  • Funds must be used within one year of the grant award.

Project Proposal: A detailed description of the project, outlining how it addresses critical community needs, uses technology for community benefit, and/or improves STEAM education.

Measurable Metrics: Clear, demonstrable outcomes that can be publicly reported, showcasing the project's impact on the community.

Eligibility Verification: Documentation confirming that the applying organization is eligible (nonprofit, public school, or government entity, depending on the region).

Budget Outline: A budget detailing how the grant funds will be allocated within one year of the award date.

Terms and Conditions Acceptance: Acknowledgment of the program’s terms and conditions, including funding restrictions and eligibility criteria.

Applicants may also need to provide additional documentation depending on their specific location or type of organization.

Measurable Metrics: Projects must have clear, demonstrable outcomes that can be publicly reported. Organizations will be required to track and report on the impact of the grant-funded project.

Final Report: A report detailing the results and effectiveness of the project, including how the funds were used and the outcomes achieved, may be required at the end of the grant period.

Project Transparency: Grant recipients must make the project's metrics and outcomes available for public reporting, ensuring transparency about how the grant has benefited the community.

These requirements help ensure that the grant funds are used effectively and that the projects have a measurable, positive impact on the communities they serve.

The evaluation criteria for the Meta Data Center Community Action Grants focus on:

• Community Impact: The extent to which the project addresses critical community needs, strengthens the community, and improves local conditions through the use of technology or STEAM education.

• Measurable Outcomes: Clear, demonstrable metrics that can be publicly reported, showing how the project has made a tangible, positive difference in the community.

• Sustainability: The ability of the project to create lasting, long-term benefits for the community, ensuring that the impact continues beyond the grant period.

• Innovation and Feasibility: The creativity of the project and its potential for success, as well as the feasibility of its execution within the one-year grant period.

• Alignment with Meta’s Mission: How well the project aligns with Meta’s goal of using technology for community benefit and improving STEAM education.

Projects that meet these criteria and have a clear plan for tracking and reporting outcomes are likely to be prioritized in the evaluation process.