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Find similar grantsFIRST Team Grant Opportunities is sponsored by FIRST (through Forward Education). FIRST provides grants specifically for robotics teams, with US schools and nonprofits in all states, including Arizona, being eligible. This directly supports Vector Robotics Foundation's core mission of competitive robotics using VEX products.
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FIRST Team Grant Opportunities | Washington | 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 Washington · Private Grant FIRST Team Grant Opportunities Washington · National Nonprofit Grant FIRST Team Grant Opportunities Varies by grant and program level Rolling (check firstinspires.
org for current grants) National Nonprofit (FIRST Inspires) K-12 teams and schools participating in FIRST programs (FLL, FTC, FRC) in the United States, including Washington state. Teams must be registered with FIRST. FIRST Inspires operates multiple grant and subsidy programs to help K-12 teams launch and sustain robotics programs.
Grant opportunities include team registration fee waivers, equipment grants, and corporate-sponsored awards for FIRST Lego League, Tech Challenge, and Robotics Competition teams across Washington and the US. Application and Distribution Teams apply through the FIRST Inspires website. Different grants have different eligibility requirements and deadlines.
Some are rolling; others have annual cycles. Register your team at firstinspires. org first, then explore available grants.
Grant availability is rolling and varies. New grant opportunities open throughout the year. Check firstinspires.
org/robotics/team-grants regularly for current opportunities relevant to your team's FIRST program level. Award amounts vary by grant and corporate sponsor. Registration fee waivers, equipment grants, and cash awards are all available.
Some grants are specifically for high-need schools or first-year teams. Forward Education Products for This Grant These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds. Coding for Good Kit - Coding and robotics skills built with this kit directly support FIRST team development at FLL and early FTC levels.
CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit - Hands-on game controller accessory for robotics programming practice and interactive FIRST challenge preparation. Forward Education Learning Platform - Curriculum and coding tutorials that help students build the programming fundamentals needed for FIRST competitions. Frequently Asked Questions What FIRST programs have grant opportunities?
Grants are available for FIRST Lego League (FLL), FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), and FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams. Check firstinspires. org for specific grants by program.
Can Washington teams apply for FIRST grants? Yes. FIRST grants are national and open to eligible teams in all 50 states, including Washington.
Are there grants for first-year teams? Yes. Some FIRST grants specifically target new teams or schools launching robotics programs for the first time.
Check firstinspires. org for eligibility. Do we need to be a registered FIRST team to apply?
Yes. Teams must be registered with FIRST Inspires to access most grant opportunities. How do we find current grants?
Visit firstinspires. org/robotics/team-grants for a current list of available grants and corporate sponsor opportunities. Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: US schools and nonprofits in all states, including Arizona, with FLL, FTC, or FRC teams. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
FIRST Team Grant Opportunities is funded by FIRST (through Forward Education). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Arizona. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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