Meta Prineville Data Center announced its 2022 Community Action Grants recipients, which includes 20 local nonprofits and schools. The Meta Community Action Grants program was created to address needs in Crook County by putting the power of technology to use for community benefit, connecting people online or off and improving STEM education.
Through our Data Center Community Action Grants program, Meta provides funding for nonprofits and schools to support the long-term vitality of Prineville. We fund projects that help put the power of technology to use for community benefit, connect people online or off and improve STEM education.
Congratulations to the 2022 Prineville Data Center grant recipients and a big thank you for your impactful work!
Crook County 4-H Oregon (Crook County Extension) / $10,000
To enable robotics, coding and free building for young STEAM learners with older student tutors
CASA of Central Oregon / $9,500
To support volunteers and child advocacy for kids in foster care in Crook County
Central Oregon STEM Hub – High Desert Education Service District / $10,000
To support CTE-STEM Summer Camp 2022 and increase diversity of students in STEM learning
ChickTech / $10,000
To enable STEM access to inspire high school girls and non-binary youth into technology careers through workshops and mentorship
Friends of the Children-Central Oregon / $20,000
To support partnerships that enable youth STEM activities and staff development
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery / $12,000
To provide STEM materials for Therapeutic Early Childhood Program and a career station for parents
SmartReading / $5,000
To deliver new books to 185 elementary and preschool students with in-person and online readings
Think Wild Central Oregon / $5,420
To host bimonthly educational talks about water management, reforestation and working lands
A.R. Bowman Memorial Museum & Crook County Historical Society / $9,500
To provide equipment for digitizing the local history for future generations
Crook County Kids Club / $20,000
To help provide educational after-school activities and experiences that encourage self-confidence
Family Access Network Foundation / $11,200
To enable assistance and access to crucial services for underserved local children in partnership with the Crook County School District
Crook County School District / $27,500
To expand STEM programs and provide supplies for middle school science classes
Crook County School District / $10,000
To enable a digital recording studio for teachers to create lessons for students participating in distance learning
Horses on the Ranch / $5,000
To provide technology that supports therapy and healing in the community
EarthWin / $15,000
To support the EarthWin Challenge and scale student-driven community projects with ecological impact
Helpers / $15,000
To provide tools for connection that support the cultural, economic and intellectual restoration and development of indigenous communities and their leaders
Crook County School District / $1,500
To expand Guitars in the Classroom and connect the community through teaching and playing
Embrace Bend / $10,000
To support a business training series to help foster safety and inclusivity in the community
Crook County School District / $1,380
To support development of a classroom library for second grade readers
Crook County School District / $2,000
To support Oregon Battle of the Book student participants with traditional and audio books
