Greater Than Tech Receives $825,855 Federal Grant to Expand STEM Access Across San Diego
A three-year federal investment will help Greater Than Tech expand hands-on STEM learning and build stronger pathways into education, internships, and careers.
Greater Than Tech Receives $825,855 Federal Grant to Expand STEM Access Across San Diego
A three-year federal investment will help Greater Than Tech expand hands-on STEM learning and build stronger pathways into education, internships, and careers.
How It Happened
Greater Than Tech has been awarded $825,855 in federal funding through the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Congressionally Identified Projects Program — secured by Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) as part of her FY2026 Community Project Funding.
This is a non-competitive award. Congress named Greater Than Tech specifically in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — one of 239 organizations identified nationwide, and the only East County youth workforce development organization named in this legislation.
“For us, this investment is about building the bridge between exposure and opportunity,” said Jasmine LeFlore, Co-Founder and Executive Director. “We’ve watched students encounter an emerging technology for the first time through Greater Than Tech and create things that genuinely surprise us. No we have an opportunity to ask: what comes next?”
How It Happened
Greater Than Tech has been awarded $825,855 in federal funding through the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Congressionally Identified Projects Program — secured by Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) as part of her FY2026 Community Project Funding.
This is a non-competitive award. Congress named Greater Than Tech specifically in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — one of 239 organizations identified nationwide, and the only East County youth workforce development organization named in this legislation.
“For us, this investment is about building the bridge between exposure and opportunity,” said Jasmine LeFlore, Co-Founder and Executive Director. “We’ve watched students encounter an emerging technology for the first time through Greater Than Tech and create things that genuinely surprise us. No we have an opportunity to ask: what comes next?”
How It Happened
Greater Than Tech has been awarded $825,855 in federal funding through the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Congressionally Identified Projects Program — secured by Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) as part of her FY2026 Community Project Funding.
This is a non-competitive award. Congress named Greater Than Tech specifically in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — one of 239 organizations identified nationwide, and the only East County youth workforce development organization named in this legislation.
“For us, this investment is about building the bridge between exposure and opportunity,” said Jasmine LeFlore, Co-Founder and Executive Director. “We’ve watched students encounter an emerging technology for the first time through Greater Than Tech and create things that genuinely surprise us. No we have an opportunity to ask: what comes next?”
Expanding Our Programs
Greater Than Tech has been running three core programs across San Diego since 2021. This funding opens the door to something we have been working toward: a new fourth program track, launching with this grant.
GTT Community Programs
1-12 weeks · ages 10-18
Delivers a STEM curriculum to community partners who already serve students from underserved communities within the region.
GTT Careers Programs
2-5 days · ages 13-18
Designed to provide high school girls from underserved communities access to emerging careers and technology.
GTT Alumnae Club
year round · ages 10-18
Supports underestimated middle and high school girls through mentorship, college and tech industry exposure, guest speakers, and academic support.
GTT Industry 5.0 Ready Program
8 weeks · ages 16–24
The Industry 5.0 Ready is designed around Industry 5.0 principles: human-machine partnership, sustainability, and resilience. It prepares participants not just for today’s jobs, but for the collaborative, technology-integrated workplaces that are rapidly becoming the norm across San Diego’s defense, biotech, and manufacturing sectors.
Expanding Our Programs
Greater Than Tech has been running three core programs across San Diego since 2021. This funding opens the door to something we have been working toward: a new fourth program track, launching with this grant.
GTT Community Programs
1-12 weeks · ages 10-18
Delivers a STEM curriculum to community partners who already serve students from underserved communities within the region.
GTT Careers Programs
2-5 days · ages 13-18
Designed to provide high school girls from underserved communities access to emerging careers and technology.
GTT Alumnae Club
year round · ages 10-18
Supports underestimated middle and high school girls through mentorship, college and tech industry exposure, guest speakers, and academic support.
GTT Industry 5.0 Ready Program
8 weeks · ages 16–24
The Industry 5.0 Ready is designed around Industry 5.0 principles: human-machine partnership, sustainability, and resilience. It prepares participants not just for today’s jobs, but for the collaborative, technology-integrated workplaces that are rapidly becoming the norm across San Diego’s defense, biotech, and manufacturing sectors.
Where the Money Goes
The $825,855 award is allocated across three years, from September 2026 through August 2029. The majority goes directly toward instruction and student support, with the remainder covering staff, equipment, travel, and compliance costs.
Contractual (1099)
$277,040
Personnel + Fringe
$219,479
Other Direct Costs
$161,350
Indirect
$88,285
Travel
$39,700
Supplies
$40,000
Community Project Funding secured for Greater Than Tech’s STEM and entrepreneurship pathways.
“This investment is about building the bridge between exposure and opportunity.”
Jasmine LeFlore
Co-Founder & Executive Director, Greater Than Tech
Get Involved
There are several ways to support GTT’s work: through a donation, volunteering your time, or visiting one of our programs.