Partnering with Richland Parish

Meta is committed to investing in the long-term vitality of our data center communities. We are proud to bring programs that support local schools, nonprofits and small businesses to
the Richland Parish community.

Supporting schools and nonprofits

Meta is investing in local schools and organizations with recent donations to Richland Parish Public Schools, the Richland Voluntary Council on Aging, and Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. Once the data center is operational, Meta will launch our annual Community Action Grants program. These grants put technology to use for community benefit and improve STEAM education. We will also offer programs, like our no-cost digital skills training, that help local small businesses and nonprofits grow their reach.

Prioritizing energy efficiency, water stewardship

Meta approaches sustainability from the ground up — from design and construction to operations — by prioritizing energy efficiency and clean and renewable energy, water stewardship, and responsibly managing the end of life of our equipment. Together with our Louisiana energy partner, Entergy, we’re proud to be adding enough clean and renewable energy to the grid to match the total electricity use of our Richland Parish Data Center.

We are also partnering on a water restoration project that will improve water quality in the local watershed and investing in a community organization that will work to address shared water challenges in the Mississippi River basin.