05/08/2026
Last week, we celebrated our 2026 Meta Data Center Community Action Grant recipients at the Bowling Green Data Center. It was a joy to bring together this year’s grant recipients, community partners, Meta team members, and local leaders!
Through our Data Center Community Action Grants program, Meta provides funding for nonprofits and schools addressing critical community needs by putting technology to use for community benefit, enabling people to build strong, sustainable communities, and improving local STEAM education to support the long-term vitality of Wood County. Learn more about this year’s projects:
Bowling Green City Schools, Ohio: To empower students with STEAM opportunities, BGMS will launch drone and robotics labs, providing hands-on training in engineering and AI.
Bowling Green Recycling Inc.: To maintain sustainable recycling access, BGRC will use funding to ensure 24/7 recycling services and long-term facility upkeep for the community.
Bowling Green State University: To empower educators, BGSU will launch a program supporting faculty in integrating AI and VR into teaching for enhanced student engagement and digital literacy.
Eastwood High School: To boost STEAM education, Eastwood High will create digital arts and AR exhibits highlighting Wood County landmarks through student-led projects.
Eastwood Local Schools: To expand robotics access and STEM skills, Eastwood will introduce robotics to younger students and upgrade engineering tools, building a sustainable STEM pipeline.
Downtown Bowling Green SID: To create a modern mixed-use hub, Four Corners Center will redevelop a downtown property, expanding office, meeting and housing capacity with advanced technology.
Otsego Local School District: To enhance student engagement and collaboration, Otsego will install Clevertouch interactive panels, transforming classrooms into dynamic, technology-driven learning environments.
Perrysburg Schools Foundation: To build AI literacy, Perrysburg will train educators and students in safe, practical AI skills through workshops and curriculum integration.
The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio: To empower people with vision loss, The Sight Center will provide assistive technology training, increasing digital accessibility and independence.
Washington Township Fire Department - Tontogany: To modernize fire operations, the department will equip firefighters with iPads for improved reporting, training and emergency response.
Wood County Educational Service Center: To unite agriculture, technology, AI, and learning, the AgriCaRe Education Station will engage students in sustainable food education through hands-on growing and community service.