Henrico Data Center

10/12/2026

⏳ 1 week left to apply.

Not sure if your project fits? Here is what we have funded in the past:

• Community Enhancement: parks and trails, gathering spaces, equipment for police, fire, and EMS
• Economic Vitality: workforce training, small business and local entrepreneur support
• Education: STEAM programs, classroom technology, teacher resources
• Sustainability: water and energy projects, local conservation work

Applications close Oct. 19th. Apply now before it’s too late. http://datacenters.atmeta.com/fife

10/06/2026

🌟📣 Applications for the Future is For Everyone Fund are still open! There are only 2 weeks left until applications close Monday, October 19th.

If you're a school, nonprofit, community organization, or municipality with an idea to strengthen this community, now's the time. Grants support community enhancement, economic vitality, education, and sustainability projects.

Start your application at datacenters.atmeta.com/fife

09/14/2026

Henrico has shown us what it means to invest in what matters: good schools, strong nonprofits, and the local organizations that make this a great place to live and work.

We’re proud to keep that partnership going! Our Data Center Community Action Grants are now part of the “Future is for Everyone Fund,” Meta’s $1 billion commitment to the U.S. communities that host a Meta data center. Applications open today!

From September 14 - October 19 we are sourcing projects across four themes: Community Enhancement, Economic Vitality, Education, and Sustainability. Same local focus, same application portal, and returning applicants are always welcome.�
Learn more about the fund and applicant eligibility at http://datacenters.atmeta.com/fife

09/09/2026

Save the Date! Our annual community grants program is now part of the Future is for Everyone Fund, Meta's $1 billion commitment to invest directly in the U.S. communities that host a Meta data center. Applications open on September 14 for schools, nonprofits, and community organizations that make this a great place to live and work.

When the call opens, you'll be able to apply for projects across four focus areas:
🤝 Community Enhancement: the shared spaces and services that bring people together, from parks, trails, and gathering places to connectivity and support for first responders like police, firefighters, and paramedics.

💲Economic Vitality: supporting the people and organizations that power local economies — helping workers gain the skills, certifications, and hands-on experience the modern economy rewards, and backing initiatives that create jobs and give a community its character.

🎓Education: programs, tools, and spaces that help learners of every age discover what they're capable of, from early literacy and the arts to hands-on science and technology, plus resources for the educators who make it happen.

🌳Sustainability: caring for the land, water, and wildlife that make this area home, including habitat restoration and conservation that connect people to the natural world.

Want to be ready? Mark your calendar and start thinking about the projects that matter most here. We'll share the application link and full details the day the call opens.

07/31/2026

From coffee shops to clinics, small business owners are using AI to grow revenue, hire more people, and get back to the work that matters most. Read more here:

Three years after ChatGPT was first introduced, the new normal of life with AI so far is a lot less dire and a lot more convenient.

07/30/2026

Virginia, this one's close to home. 🕶️

Meta just announced nearly $2 million in AI Glasses Impact Grants for 30+ organizations across 18 states using Meta AI glasses to drive real impact. One is right here in Virginia.

American Council of the Blind is using hands-free AI glasses to help people who are blind or have low vision live more independently — and sharing their experiences through podcasts, live audio, and social media.

We're proud to see Virginia putting this technology to work close to home.

Meet the full cohort → meta.com/community/ai-glasses-community-stories

We've awarded AI Glasses Impact Grants to 30 organizations across the US using Meta AI glasses to help people work safer, learn faster, and live more independently.

07/01/2026

We were thrilled to recently welcome senior leaders from the Nuclear Energy Institute to the Henrico Data Center for their first-ever data center tour!

Nuclear energy is a key component of our clean energy strategy — with agreements totaling up to 7.7 GW, Meta is the largest corporate purchaser of nuclear energy in the U.S. Visits like these deepen important partnerships as we work toward a cleaner energy future together. ⚡

06/30/2026

We loved visiting Meta grant recipient Blue Cheese Robotics Team 1086 at Deep Run High School in Henrico County! This FIRST robotics team showed us their competition practice area, how they design and build robots, and their vision for a more sustainable space for regional robotics clubs to practice.

Investing in the next generation of STEM leaders is what it's all about! 🤖

06/18/2026

What a night! Meta was proud to attend the Communities In Schools of Richmond Next Starts Now Gala, celebrating 30 years of impact in our community.

We honored Dr. Harold Fitrer's incredible legacy of service to students in our region and welcomed Adrienne Cole Johnson as the organization's new leader.

As a CIS strong corporate partner, Meta couldn’t be more excited for what's next! 🎉

06/15/2026

Over 200 regional leaders recently joined Chamber RVA's Intercity Visit to Phoenix to explore best practices in business-driven community impact.

Meta was proud to represent our Henrico team, moderating a panel on how Phoenix businesses are stepping into strategic roles in workforce development, economic opportunity, and regional collaboration. Excited to bring insights and inspiration back home to Richmond! 🌵