I-66 EMP Renews Annual Support for Educate Fairfax Programs
66 Express Operator Continues Longstanding Partnership Supporting Student Opportunity, STEM Education and Career Readiness
Fairfax, Va. July 7, 2026 – Continuing its longtime support for public education in Fairfax County, I-66 Express Mobility Partners (I-66 EMP), operator of the 66 Express Outside the Beltway, this month provided $22,000 to Educate Fairfax, the nonprofit educational foundation for Fairfax County Public Schools.
The donation includes $15,000 to support Educate Fairfax’s ongoing efforts to expand student access and opportunity, including support for the Kids In Need Fund and STEM-focused educational initiatives. An additional $7,000 will fund scholarships for students attending the foundation’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer STEM Camp.
“Our partnership with I-66 EMP truly makes a difference for students across the county,” said Dr. Lynette Henry, Educate Fairfax’s executive director. “Over the years, their incredible support for our initiatives has made a strong positive impact on public education in Fairfax County and the kids we’re preparing for the future.”
“Supporting education in the region we serve has always been a main pillar of our community outreach,” said Nancy H. Smith, I-66 EMP’s director of corporate affairs. “Educate Fairfax offers meaningful programs that help students access resources, explore STEM education and prepare for future career opportunities. We are proud to continue supporting that important work.”
I-66 EMP’s partnership with Educate Fairfax and Fairfax County Public Schools dates back to 2019, when the company provided funding to support STEM education initiatives at Stenwood Elementary School and Marshall Road Elementary School during the Transform 66 construction project. Since then, the partnership has expanded to support student opportunity programs, classroom resources, STEM-focused initiatives, workforce development efforts and career exploration opportunities for students throughout Fairfax County.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I-66 EMP also provided a $67,500 contribution to Educate Fairfax’s Access for All Fund, helping support students and families during a time of significant need.
In recent years, I-66 EMP has continued to support Educate Fairfax through annual partnership funding and scholarships that help students participate in hands-on STEM and career exploration programs, including CTE Summer STEM Camp and Tech Adventure Camp.
In addition to its partnership with Educate Fairfax, I-66 EMP also supports STEM education and workforce development through sponsorship of regional science and engineering fairs, classroom innovation initiatives and partnerships with schools and educational organizations throughout Northern Virginia.
About Fairfax County Public Schools:
Serving more than 181,000 students, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) transforms our community’s most valuable potential – our children – to shape a thriving future. We are the community’s gathering place where, together, we foster creative thinking, a culture of caring, and lifelong connections. In our schools, students share a diversity of experiences that prepare them for success in a global society; teachers creatively challenge and inspire young minds; and parents actively engage in their children’s future. Learn more at www.FCPS.edu.
About the 66 Express Outside the Beltway:
Part of VDOT’s Transform 66 Outside the Beltway program, the lanes of the 66 Express are a transformative 22.5-mile multi-modal mega-project featuring advanced dynamic-tolling systems to keep traffic flowing at all times. The lanes provide Northern Virginia commuters, businesses, and mass transit with a reliable option to move people, goods, and services throughout the I-66 corridor, allowing drivers to Sit Less, Live More. Visit www.Ride66Express.com to learn more, and keep up with the 66 Express on Facebook and Twitter.
About I-66 Express Mobility Partners:
I-66 Express Mobility Partners (EMP) is a consortium of leading infrastructure companies including Cintra, Meridiam, and APG. In public-private partnership (P3) with VDOT, I-66 EMP is contracted to operate the 66 Express Outside the Beltway through 2066. Connect with I-66 EMP on LinkedIn.
