students already served through Greater Than Tech programs.
Federal Funding & Impact
$825,855 to turn exposure into opportunity.
A three-year federal investment will help Greater Than Tech expand hands-on STEM learning and build stronger pathways into education, internships, and careers.
$825,855FY26 Community Project Funding administered through NIST
3 years2026–2029 award period
600+Projected participants
4 tracksConnected STEM pathways
NISTFederal award administrator
Why this investment matters
Talent is everywhere. Access is not.
Greater Than Tech creates practical, confidence-building experiences that connect young people—especially girls and students from underestimated communities—to the people, tools, and pathways shaping tomorrow's workforce.
of STEM bachelor's degrees are earned by Black and Latina women.
of GTT students come from underestimated communities.
A connected learning journey
Four tracks. One pathway forward.
Programs meet students where they are and keep building from first exposure to real-world readiness.
Defy Gravity
Early explorationHands-on STEM experiences designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and a sense of possibility.
Girl Meets [X]
Career exposureStudents meet professionals, see emerging technology in action, and connect learning to real careers.
Alumnae Club
Leadership & capstoneReturning participants deepen skills, build community, and complete meaningful capstone work.
Industry 5.0 Ready
Workforce transitionAdvanced preparation helps participants move toward internships, postsecondary learning, and employment.
Funding transparency
Investment designed for delivery.
The award supports the instructors, student resources, staff capacity, equipment, and compliance needed to turn a federal investment into measurable community outcomes.
What success looks like
Clear targets. Visible progress.
participants reached each year.
demonstrating measurable skill gains.
Alumnae Club capstone graduates.
internship or postsecondary placements.
Build the foundation
Establish baselines, strengthen capacity, and prepare expanded delivery.
Deliver & improve
Run connected programs, track participation, and refine from evidence.
Measure the pathway
Evaluate skill growth, capstones, placements, and longer-term opportunity.
Built by people who know the work
“This investment is about building the bridge between exposure and opportunity.”
Jasmine LeFlore
Co-Founder & Executive Director, Greater Than Tech
Dr. Brittany Wheeler · CurriculumJackie Massheimer · ComplianceSTEM Programs Manager · DeliveryCommunity partners · Pathways
Funding questions, answered
What this award makes possible.
A quick guide to the funding, the people it serves, and how Greater Than Tech will track progress.
Where does the $825,855 come from?
The award is FY26 Community Project Funding administered through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support Greater Than Tech's STEM and entrepreneurship pathways.
Who will benefit from the investment?
The expanded programs are designed for young people, with a focus on girls and students from communities historically underestimated in STEM education and careers.
How will progress be measured?
Greater Than Tech will monitor participation, measurable skill growth, capstone completion, and movement into internships or postsecondary opportunities across the three-year period.
How can community members participate?
Individuals and organizations can support the pathway through donations, volunteering, mentorship, program visits, and partnership opportunities.
Move the mission forward
A three-year build works better with you in it.
Support the next generation through a gift, a mentorship hour, a partnership, or a visit to one of our programs.