Mentors local 6th–8th graders through its Bigs in Tech program, pairing students with tech professionals to explore careers in data, cybersecurity, and develop social-emotional skills.

Expanding teen STEM programming at two Clubhouses by increasing staff capacity and providing new materials to boost engagement in tech-related learning.

Funding STEM-related programming to motivate 9th and 10th grade students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue college STEM degrees through workshops, job fairs, and site visits with employers.

Offers laptops and one-on-one tech setup support through digital equity and literacy programming including the “Get Connected” program, which supports women as they learn or strengthen their digital skills on their professional journey.

Supports the Digital Device Access and Navigation project, which provides laptops and digital navigation help for job training students—boosting access to basic tech skills and internet use.

Funding the “Camps to Careers” initiative, designed to inspire early STEM engagement and create clear pathways from elementary through high school opportunities. This support will expand existing FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams to reach underserved communities, while also launching new FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams during the school year—ensuring more students gain hands‑on STEM experiences that connect learning to future careers.

Supports teaching digital life skills to youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities—covering online safety, money management, and job search basics.

Funding programming that offers digital literacy training through STEM badge programs focused on internet safety, cybersecurity, and tech careers.

Funding programming for girls ages 7-14 to safely, creatively and critically navigate technology and media.

Supports launching the Digital Equity & Access for Refugees (DEAR) program, which provides culturally relevant, in-language tech coaching for refugees and immigrants to access healthcare, education, and job tools online.

Supports Camps for Curious Minds, which expands access to summer STEM camps for PreK–8th graders, with hands-on learning in coding, robotics, and digital design.

Delivers free, full-time tech training for adults, with industry certifications, mentorship, and job placement support.

Supports students with the most barriers to achieving a college degree in developing digital skills and exploring tech careers through coding classes, internships, and career panels.

Supports the Digital Bridge program, which provides free 8-week digital skills training and guided practice to help low-income individuals enter the workforce.

Supports the SPIN Forward Program, which empowers BIPOC girls in grades 6–12 through STEM instruction, mentorship, tech tools, and exposure to STEM careers.

Prepares students for college and STEM careers with hands-on academic and industry experiences.

Supports Digital Bridge, a 12-week digital skills and career readiness program for justice-involved women reentering the workforce.

Supports digital literacy skills training program that teaches essential digital literacy and job-ready skills to community members facing digital barriers.

Supports Workforce Development and Career Pathways programs, delivering digital literacy skills, access to reliable internet and devices, and pathways to tech careers for lasting success in a connected world.

Supports expanding digital access and literacy services for jobseekers and youth through access to devices, internet, and tech skill training. Co-located at community centers with wraparound services, the program is based in two rural, isolated communities and at a hub with seven other nonprofits in the Seattle metro area.

Supports STEM4Good, the Natural Leaders Program, and Career Tours. STEM4Good and Career Tours offer hands-on career exploration to inspire K–12 students to pursue STEM education and careers. Natural Leaders engages families, helping parents support their children’s success through tools like digital literacy training.

Supports scholarships and programming for students furthest from opportunity to pursue degrees in tech, including computer science, software development, and cybersecurity majors.

Supports improving coordination between education and tech career pathways to ensure more equitable access to high-wage STEM jobs.

Supports a digital equity program offering devices, coaching, and tech career support for refugees and immigrants.

Supports training young adults in IT and Software Career Pathways through technical and essential skill instruction, coaching, internships, and barrier-reduction support.

Supports computer lab and community center staff at Aunt Bette’s Place, providing afterschool enrichment, increased connectivity, homework help, and digital literacy pathways to college and career for youth. 

Supports providing youth with essential access to high-speed internet and digital devices and targeted digital literacy programs to equip members with crucial tech skills, building their confidence to navigate the digital world.

Supports digital literacy program to deliver digital literacy workshops and one-on-one coaching for jobseekers to build tech and job-ready skills.

Provides the Pathways to Success program which helps low-income individuals and those returning from incarceration overcome barriers and establish pathways to higher-paying careers. Dedicated staff and volunteers work one-on-one, provide workshops, and mentorship for our participants on their digital literacy skills.

Supports refurbishing and distributing low-cost computers in the KC community.  Digital literacy training and apprenticeships are also provided.

Supports programming to introduce girls of every age to STEM/STEAM through relevant experiences, including digital literacy, that develop the skills and confidence to pursue relevant education and career tracts.

Supports advancing digital access and literacy for individuals with disabilities. The person-centered initiative promotes autonomy through instruction on safe public navigation, responsible technology use, budgeting, digital scheduling, and employment readiness.

Supports Bridge to Technology programming, which provides devices, internet access, digital training and helps low-income adults explore and enter tech careers.

Supports expanding access to tech tools and connectivity for low-income, first generation and underrepresented learners in education or workforce programs.

Supports integrating digital literacy into high-enrollment, high-impact English Language Learning (ELL) course. Funding is supporting expanding the ELL program from a 12-week course to a 14-week course that includes relevant and engaging digital skills lessons throughout.

Supports the Tech Workforce Development Program. Delivers a 14-week digital and leadership training program, which includes case management support, followed by 20 months of tech-related job placement, CompTIA certifications, and continuing education.

Supports the Digital Literacy Program that distributes devices and offers digital literacy to help immigrants and refugees thrive socially and economically.

Supports University of Kansas’ ThrYve LU Connect program, which trains youth in digital literacy and support for IC3 certification, with student-led tech support for peers and community members.

Supports the Digital Life Exchange (DLX). The DLX is an open “digital commons” that offers training for digital navigators, public access to assistive technology and computer resources, and collaboration with partners to deliver device support, connectivity, and skills training.

Supports digital literacy programming, which offers free classes reviewing computers and the internet. Organization also connects students to valuable resources like discounted or free devices.

Supports enrolling KC community members in their no-cost KC Tech Career Accelerator tech training cohorts, including Full Time and Part Time Software Development courses. Funding will also allow the organization to help community members begin tech careers through the Accelerator job placement services.

Supports digital literacy classes that teach basic computer skills in combination with English as a Second Language support.

Supports the Twilight STEM program, a safe, high-tech evening space for Kansas City teens, with special focus on its Cybersecurity program at the Ignition Lab. Students gain hands-on experience in digital forensics, ethical hacking, and network security, preparing them for 21st century careers in technology.

Supports providing no-cost, full-time, immersive tech training to those adults (18+) furthest from opportunity and prepares them for entry-level tech careers including industry-recognized certifications, career coaching and mentoring, job support and upskilling.

Supports programming for students attending KC's urban high schools to take workplace-based computer science classes focused on real-world learning projects, earn micro-credentials, complete client projects, and compete for paid technology internships hosted by tech-focused employers.

Supports educational programming designed to increase the digital literacy, safety, and mindfulness of youth and the adults caring for them to maximize understanding and awareness, and mitigate the dangers associated with online and digital interactions.

Supports the KC STEM Alliance and its work to generate an equitably educated, digitally connected, tech savvy workforce that is ready to engage in our community’s ever-changing economy.

Supports two programs: Senior Science Engagement (SSE) and Expanding Your Horizons (EYH). SSE is a new initiative to develop inclusive, enriching programming for senior citizens, including courses such as Getting Comfortable with Smart Devices, Brain Games and Digital Puzzles, Try Your First Line of Code, and more. EYH provides middle-school girls with hands-on STEM workshop opportunities and a keynote from a female STEM professional.

Supports purchasing new laptops, desks, and a large touch screen TV for a new Drop-In Center for unhoused individuals to connect clients with resources and to provide opportunities for skill development.

Supports the Digital Spectrum Academy (DSA), a comprehensive digital access initiative to teach tech literacy, telehealth navigation, and connect participants to career pathways.

Organization is a technology education organization that empowers youth and young adults, ages 16–26, through no-cost coding courses, technology credential training and workforce development programs. Grant funding supports providing access to laptops, software licenses, and paid internship stipends—ensuring under-resourced students gain hands-on experience in high-demand skills such as CSS, JavaScript, Python, and artificial intelligence.

Supports the Digital Career Center and Job Search Lab that provides reliable computer and internet access for women who may otherwise be digitally excluded. Clients can also receive individualized help to complete online job applications, which includes guidance on successfully moving through automated screening tools, and participate in digital training sessions.

Supports enhancing tech access and digital skills for teens at the Linwood YMCA and the North KC YMCA. This includes staffing for the Tech Center, curriculum, and supplies for robotics leagues. The center serves teens during youth programs and adults needing internet access.

Supports the Breaktime-Mealtime program to provide students experiencing homelessness with grocery store food vouchers.

Supports the Day Shelter, a safe and welcoming space where women facing homelessness can find services like healthcare, food, showers, laundry, counseling, housing referrals, hygiene supplies, clothing, bus passes, device charging, case management, and more.

Supports paid job training, career coaching, case management, and wraparound support for adults (18+) facing homelessness/housing instability and other employment barriers.

Supports organization's holistic, trauma-informed approach to enable women to stabilize their lives, develop essential skills, and successfully transition into independent housing. Their program equips participants to break the cycle of homelessness, achieve lasting resilience, and thrive within their communities.

Supports families experiencing homelessness with a three-pronged approach of safe emergency shelter, mobile outreach support for unsheltered families living in cars and tents, and by helping families stay in their hard-won homes with rental assistance and stability supports, ensuring that no child sleeps outside.

Supports the Housing Support Programming at Plymouth Crossing, giving residents personalized services and guidance to stay in permanent housing and overcome barriers to housing stability.

Supports a comprehensive array of services including nutritious meals, hygiene facilities, case management, and safe sleep accommodations for their Emergency Men's Shelter.

Supports the Seattle/King County Clinic, which brings together healthcare organizations, civic agencies, non-profits, businesses and volunteers to produce a large-scale clinic that provides free dental, vision, medical, and social services for people who can’t afford care, including those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Supports the Theresa Jane Healthcare Career Program, which provides job training and creates career pathways for women experiencing homelessness, trauma, or economic insecurity. 

Supports providing shelter and support for women experiencing homelessness, with the goal of helping them find permanent housing. Services include a 24/7 emergency shelter, a six-month extended stay shelter, and a community resource center.

Supports people experiencing homelessness and poverty by providing pathways to stable careers. This initiative delivers a four-week pre-employment program offering personalized career guidance, digital skills training, and industry-recognized certifications, giving participants tools to secure living-wage jobs and lasting stability.

Supports the Social Impact Center, which provides comprehensive housing and homelessness services for youth and young adults across King County. Their youth-centered approach includes emergency shelter, transitional and permanent housing, eviction prevention, drop-in support, and street outreach—ensuring all young people have access to the resources they need to thrive.

Supports long-term programming for unhoused women and their children to overcome cycles of poverty, substance use, and trauma through housing, family empowerment, and therapeutic services. 

Organization is taking free, high-quality healthcare directly onto the streets of Kansas City to make sure the most vulnerable populations have the medical treatment they need. Grant funding supports KC’s only street medicine team with accessible free medical clinics, medical respite care, and invaluable supportive services.

Supports providing housing navigation, emergency aid, and support services to help low-income families in metro KC who are homeless or at risk of losing housing. 

Supports Independence TOGETHER, which helps people facing homelessness or unstable housing by providing jobs cleaning up roadside litter in Independence, along with wraparound support services.

Supports the Homeless Outreach program in Kansas City, Kansas, where a dedicated team meets with unsheltered individuals each week to connect them to housing, healthcare, and supportive services.

Supports the organization’s capital campaign to expand housing and resources to help young moms and their babies experiencing homelessness. Renovations will add 12 apartments, offices, a garden, storage, and a community space with a playroom.

Organization trains low-income individuals with job barriers in dog grooming. Grant funding supports their Family Residence, which offers six furnished transitional housing units and onsite case management for students who are unhoused or at risk. 

Supports enhancing the organization’s network of 17 programs across 12 sites that provide housing, healthcare, and wraparound services to move people from homelessness to stable housing.

Supports fixing Veteran homelessness through VCP Villages of tiny homes, wraparound case management, and Veteran Outreach Services designed to ensure that no Veteran is left behind.