From WEINSTEIN PR
Meta recently awarded its 2026 Data Center Community Action Grants to 11 nonprofits and schools funding projects that support the long-term vitality of Bowling Green and Wood County. Grant recipients, Meta team members, and local leaders celebrated at an event on April 30.
Meta’s Data Center Community Action Grant program provides funding for local nonprofits, schools, and community organizations – aiming to address community needs by putting technology to use for local benefit, helping to enable people to build strong, sustainable communities and improving local STEAM education.
“Strong communities, like Wood County, don’t grow by chance – they grow through intentional investment. That’s why we’re committed to playing a positive role where we operate, supporting ideas that create lasting impact,” said Amanda Miller Bartlome, community development regional manager for the Bowling Green data center. “We’re proud to celebrate this year’s inaugural grant recipients, whose work continues to strengthen and uplift the community through Meta’s Data Center Community Action Grants.”
Grant recipients include:
- Bowling Green City Schools
- BGMS will launch drone and robotics labs, providing hands-on training in engineering and AI.
- Bowling Green Recycling Inc.
- BGRC will use funding to ensure 24/7 recycling services and long-term facility upkeep for the community.
- Bowling Green State University
- BGSU will launch a program supporting faculty in integrating AI and VR into teaching for enhanced student engagement and digital literacy.
- Eastwood High School
- Eastwood High will create digital arts and AR exhibits highlighting Wood County landmarks through student-led projects.
- Eastwood Local Schools
- Eastwood will introduce robotics to younger students and upgrade engineering tools, building a sustainable STEM pipeline.
- Downtown Bowling Green SID
- Four Corners Center will redevelop a downtown property, expanding office, meeting, and housing capacity with advanced technology.
- Otsego Local School District
- Otsego will install Clevertouch interactive panels, transforming classrooms into technology-driven learning environments.
- Perrysburg Schools Foundation
- Perrysburg will train educators and students in safe, practical AI skills through workshops and curriculum integration.
- The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio
- The Sight Center will provide assistive technology training, increasing digital accessibility and independence.
- Washington Township Fire Department – Tontogany
- The department will equip firefighters with iPads for improved reporting, training, and emergency response.
- Wood County Educational Service Center
- The AgriCaRe education station will engage students in sustainable food education through hands-on growing and community service.
