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Meta Local Community Fund – Philanthropic Ventures Foundation Meta Local Community Fund Meta (formerly Facebook) is offering grants for non-profits serving the Belle Haven community of Menlo Park and East Palo Alto Grants of up to $10,000 are available for non-profit programs serving East Palo Alto and the Belle Haven community of Menlo Park.
All organizations that meet the following criteria are welcome to apply: 501(c)(3) non-profits with a history of proven success in providing services to the Belle Haven community of Menlo Park. 501(c)(3) non-profits with a history of proven success in providing services to the East Palo Alto community.
This year we are looking to support small, grassroots programs that have a big impact, and preference will be given to agencies with an annual budget of $3 million or less. An organization may apply for one grant each cycle. For example, please do not apply for a grant in Belle Haven and another one in East Palo Alto.
If the Meta Local Community Fund has funded your organization in the past and you would like to apply again, please provide an overview of the results of the most recent grant in 500 words or less. (This overview can be uploaded with the online application if it has not been previously submitted.) Public agencies, schools, and school foundations are not eligible.
Nonprofits providing programming on a school campus are eligible. Please provide a letter of support about your work from the school principal/director or authorized school personnel. Applications will be accepted from Monday, August 1, 2026 through Monday, August 31, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed by the advisory board of the Meta Local Community Fund and applicants will be notified of a decision by October 1, 2026. Please follow these steps in order to apply: Click here to visit the online application portal. Please note the application will be visible starting August 1st.
Complete the online application. Please note you can save a draft of your application and return at a later time before officially submitting it. Applications are reviewed by the advisory board of the Meta Local Community Fund, which includes Meta staff and city council members of Menlo Park and East Palo Alto.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits with a history of proven success in providing services to the Belle Haven community of Menlo Park or East Palo Alto. Public agencies, schools, and school foundations are not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Meta Local Community Fund are due August 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
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