BWGC 2026 Grantee Celebration

The Annual Grantee Celebration is a highlight of the BWGC calendar as we interact with and hear from the grantees directly. Members, donors, community partners, and the public are welcome to attend and learn about the grantees and how they are making a difference in Northern Virginia. Bring a friend or colleague to see our mission in action.

Please RSVP no later than February 7, 2026.

Location: 10300 Eaton Place, Fairfax VA 22030 - main level conference room. Free surface parking is available but please note there is ongoing construction which has made the asphalt uneven so be careful when walking into the building from the parking lot.

A total of $70,000 in grants was awarded to five local nonprofit organizations that empower girls and young women to see what is possible through the lens of STEM.

BWGC 2025 grantees for the 2026 calendar year:

Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT): CORE LLT will expand their proven CORE after-school leadership program to include a year-round, STEM-focused curriculum. This initiative introduces middle and high school girls in Northern Virginia to fields such as engineering, technology, biology, robotics, mathematics, environmental science, and emerging technologies through hands-on labs, fieldwork, project-based learning, and interactive activities. The program combines technical learning with mentorship from Latina STEM professionals and leadership workshops emphasizing resilience, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Sustainability Matters: EcologiGALs The EcologiGALs programs immerse 70 middle and high school girls from historically underserved communities in hands-on environmental STEM experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, and leadership. By blending outdoor fieldwork, project-based learning, and exposure to women leaders in conservation and environmental science, the program empowers girls to see themselves as future environmental leaders while developing practical STEM skills. EcologiGALs will expand both summer and school-year programming at Fairfax Neighborhood and Community Services’ community centers, growing to two additional sites.

Technology Youth Empowerment (TYE): Girls in STEM The Girls in STEM program is designed to address the critical stage in middle school when many girls begin to lose confidence and interest in science and technology. TYE will serve 150 middle school girls (ages 11-14) across Fairfax County. Targeted outreach will focus on Glasgow, Holmes, Poe, and Key middle schools, and Robinson Secondary school, along with community centers and libraries that serve highly diverse populations. This is a new and dedicated track for girls and it builds on TYE’s proven successful teaching model using the Curiosity First inquiry-based framework.

Wesley Housing: Mini Yappers Through a structured curriculum by Wesley Housing’s Youth Programs Specialist and Urban Smart Studios, participants will gain hands-on exposure to the technical and creative processes behind producing a television show. Sessions will teach girls how to plan and write scripts, operate production technology, edit video and audio footage, design branding and promotional materials, and pitch their work as a “mini business.” The program focuses on real-world application of STEM skills and practices teamwork, leadership, and adaptability while building technical confidence.

Year Up United: Talent for Tomorrow Alliance The Talent for Tomorrow Alliance (TTA) addresses racial, income, and opportunity disparities through a collaborative model that invests in the long-term success of a diverse, skilled talent pipeline. TTA represents five organizations providing young adults from high school through career entry with technical and essential skills training, internships, and academic advising. Collectively, they provide training, certifications, and placements in fields like finance, IT, cybersecurity, and software development.

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