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GoFAR Gorham-falmouth alliance for robotics

FIRST Team 172 Northern Force received the Team Spirit award at the 2019 FIRST Robotics Championships in Detroit

GoFAR is a nonprofit organization that promotes STEM education through its support of robotics programs in the towns of Gorham and Falmouth, Maine.

Northern Force shows Team Spirit at FIRST Champs in 2019.

GoFAR believes that robotics provides a compelling platform on which to build STEM education programs. The future success of Maine businesses and industry depends on a strong STEM foundation in local schools.

GoFAR supports robotics programs in Gorham and Falmouth elementary, middle and high schools.

Northern Force demonstrates their robot at Great Falls School in Gorham

GoFAR provides grants to these programs in support of operational and travel expenses. GoFAR also provides grants for special projects.

Gorham FLL Team 1424 All SySTEMs Go competing at the Maine FLL Championship in 2016

Recent grants we have awarded:

  • We funded Gorham FLL Team 1424 All SySTEMs Go's event fees for the Maine FLL Championship event since 2016.
  • We provided funds to Falmouth FLL team 12987 The Northern Force and to Gorham FLL Team 1424 All SySTEMs Go for new Lego EV3 Robotics kits.
  • We provided funding for NEFIRST's Mini-Bot Challenge live event in 2021.
  • We provided funds in support of FIRST Team 172's 2017 trip to China.
  • We funded the Falmouth Drone Club's startup costs.
  • We provided support for Falmouth High School Senior and Eagle Scout Teddy Lockman's Eagle project. The project consisted of designing, building and installing a Lego Robotics cabinet in Falmouth Elementary School.
  • We funded the purchase of an AndyMark Field Perimeter, enabling FRC teams in Southern Maine to practice, collaborate and improve their competition skills.

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The Gorham-Falmouth Alliance for Robotics is a 501(c)3 organization based in Gorham, Maine. EIN# 810982267

GoFAR | 274 N Gorham Rd | Gorham, ME 04038

GoFAR does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin (ancestry), genetic information, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, or any other characteristic protected by lawin any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

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Photos copyright 2015, 2016 by GoFAR