The Meta 2026 Data Center Community Action Grants program is accepting applications from October 13 through November 21 for the competitive grant program, available to public schools and eligible nonprofits across Franklin and Licking counties. The annual grants are awarded to projects that address critical community needs by doing one or more of the following: 1) putting technology to use for community benefit;
enabling people to build strong, sustainable communities; and improving local science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education. Grant recipients will be announced in Spring 2026, and grant funds are intended to be used within a year of being awarded. To learn more about the types of organizations that are eligible for grants, the application process, and timeline, visit the Data Center Community Action Grants website.