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Find similar grantsFIRST Robotics Competition Grants is sponsored by KC STEM Alliance. The KC STEM Alliance typically awards grants to FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams in specific counties in Kansas (Johnson and Wyandotte) and Missouri (Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte).
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KC STEM Alliance | Targeted Grant Making PLTW and KC FIRST Participating Schools KC STEM Alliance engages in targeted grant making to support STEM education in the Kansas City region on a limited basis, as funds allow.
Applications for FIRST Tech Challenge open through 9/15/2023 KC STEM Alliance will offer grants to support and increase student participation in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) in the following counties: Johnson and Wyandotte in Kansas; and Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte in Missouri. Applications are due at 5 p. m.
Friday, September 15, 2023. * If for any reason you are unable to use this Google Form or upload a budget, please contact Phil Wood . Last year’s FIRST Tech Challenge grants averaged $728 per team and ranged from $200 to $1,000.
This season’s grant amounts will be determined by the number of applications, evaluation of applications by a grant review board and the total amount of grant funding available. Application deadline: September 15, 2023 Notification of award: September 22, 2023 Distribution of checks: 3 weeks after receipt of invoice Special Note: Advancement grants will be considered only for teams that applied and qualified for this season grant.
FIRST Robotics Competition 2023-24 team grants open through 9/22 The KC STEM Alliance typically awards grants to FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams in the following counties: Johnson and Wyandotte in Kansas; and Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte in Missouri.
Application deadline: September 22, 2023 Notification of award: Week of October 2-6, 2023 Distribution of checks: 3 weeks after receipt of invoice Special Note: Advancement grants will be considered only for teams that applied and qualified for this season grant.
Eligibility and Funding Priorities Eligible recipients include K-12 public or private schools and non-profit community organizations that serve low-income students and/or traditionally underserved communities. In addition, limited funding is available for rookie or young teams, those new to fundraising and those doing exceptional STEM outreach.
For the purpose of this grant, low-income schools are defined as schools serving a population with at least 21 percent of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Underserved populations are defined as females, minorities and students with disabilities. Funds for this initiative originate from the generosity of multiple local funders to the KC STEM Alliance.
The number of grants awarded each year is based on the number and type of applications received and determined by a grants committee. The goal of these grants is to sustain robotics programs in underserved communities, facilitate recent start-up teams and encouraging teams engaging in STEM outreach.
Successful applications will address a diverse socio-economic school environment; increased student engagement in STEM education through FIRST Robotics; commitment to the development of student teams; recruitment of volunteer mentors; designing and building of remote-controlled robots; and, participation in one of the Kansas City FIRST Regional Competitions or one of the FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifiers in the Kansas City area.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: K-12 public or private schools and non-profit community organizations that serve low-income students and/or traditionally underserved communities in Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas, and Cass, Clay, Jackson, and…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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