FIRST Robotics competition grants (Michigan)

FIRST Robotics competition grants (Michigan) is sponsored by Various Private Foundations and Corporate Sponsors. These grants help Michigan schools cover the cost of participating in FIRST programs (FRC, FTC, FLL), including registration fees, robot parts, tools, and travel. Priority is often given to new teams or schools in underserved communities.

Michigan FIRST Robotics / Robotics Competition Grants | Michigan | For – Forward Education Laser Cutters & Engravers Artificial Intelligence PD Smart Hydroponics Kit for Classrooms CHARGE Rechargeable Battery Pack for micro:bit Smart Soldering Kit: Traffic Light Robotics Kit Storage Cart Laser Cutters and Engravers Michigan FIRST Robotics / Robotics Competition Grants Michigan · Private Foundation Michigan FIRST Robotics / Robotics Competition Grants Grants to help Michigan K-12 teams cover FIRST Robotics competition costs, equipment, and registration fees.

K-12 FIRST Robotics teams Robotics, Engineering, CS Annual; check firstinspires. org FIRST Robotics competition grants help Michigan schools cover the cost of participating in FIRST programs, including FRC (high school), FTC (middle school), and FIRST LEGO League (elementary). Grants typically range from $500 to $5,000 per team.

Michigan has a strong FIRST Robotics community. Grants can cover registration fees, robot parts, tools, and travel. Many corporate sponsors in Michigan's auto industry also provide direct team sponsorships.

Schools starting a new FIRST team often have the highest success rate with these grants, as funders want to expand access to new schools and communities.

View Michigan FIRST Robotics / Robotics Competition Grants K-12 schools starting or maintaining a FIRST Robotics team Must be officially registered with FIRST Inspires Priority for new teams or schools in underserved communities Teams must have an adult coach or mentor Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics) CS and AI literacy curriculum Teacher professional development Robot parts, tools, competition registration, and team travel Forward Education Products for This Grant These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

micro:bit Starter Kit — Physical computing for CS education. Aligns to Michigan CS standards for computational thinking and programming at grades K-8. MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy curriculum for middle and high school.

Addresses AI and data literacy components of Michigan CS standards. Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to Michigan standards.

micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics and physical computing for grades 5-12. Supports CS standards across computational thinking and programming. Register with FIRST First You must be officially registered with FIRST Inspires before applying for team grants.

Apply for Multiple Sources Layer FIRST grants with local corporate sponsorships. Michigan auto companies sponsor many local FIRST teams directly. Document Your Team's Need Grants prioritize new or underserved teams.

Clearly state your school's situation. Frequently Asked Questions Can any grade level participate in FIRST? Yes.

FIRST LEGO League starts at elementary; FTC is middle school; FRC is high school. Do we need to be an official FIRST team? Yes.

Registration with FIRST Inspires is required. Can parents or community members apply for team grants? Yes.

Many grants allow parent organizations or nonprofits to apply on behalf of a school team. Where can we find corporate sponsors in Michigan? The Michigan auto industry is a major source.

Start with Ford, GM, and local auto suppliers. How can Forward Education help? We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Michigan CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support.

Contact us before you apply. NSF CS for All (Michigan) Best Buy Foundation: Teen Tech Centers and STEM General Motors Foundation: STEM Education Explore more Michigan funding resources View all Michigan AI & CS grants → Need Help Writing Your Grant Application? Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.

We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.

Curriculum alignment documents — Michigan CS Standards mapped to our kits Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing Letters of support — documentation for grant applications Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines Download the Forward Education Grant Guide Our grant guide helps educators find the right funding sources and build strong applications for STEM and coding programs.

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