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Find similar grantsKY FIRST New Team Support is sponsored by Kentucky FIRST Robotics. Designed to support new Kentucky FTC teams facing critical startup expenses, which may include registration costs, robot components, essential supplies, and event fees.
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Team Grants | KY FIRST Robotics Funding for Your FIRST Team KY FIRST & FIRST Grant Opportunities The FJ Foundation supports new and existing Kentucky FRC teams, helping new teams get started and returning teams with specific needs continue to grow. Teams should make a strong and reasonable case for how the funding will support their team. TVA grants support new FIRST teams located within the TVA service region.
KY FIRST New Team Support Support for new Kentucky FTC and FRC teams facing startup costs. Support may include registration, robot kits or components, essential supplies, event participation, or other direct startup needs. KY FIRST Existing Team Support Support for existing Kentucky FTC and FRC teams facing financial barriers that could affect their ability to participate or compete.
Support may include registration, robot components, essential supplies, event participation, or other direct team needs. Toyota provides funding to help new FTC and FRC teams get started and help existing teams sustain their programs. This grant is currently available to public school teams in Fayette and Scott counties.
FIRST Team Grant Opportunities FIRST maintains a list of team grant opportunities offered by sponsors throughout the year. Eligibility varies by program, team status, location, and sponsor. Teams should check this page regularly for new opportunities.
Deadlines vary by grant opportunity. Additional Grant Opportunities Grant opportunities from other organizations that may be a good fit for Kentucky FIRST teams. Eligibility and application requirements are determined by the organization offering the grant.
John Deere FIRST Team Grants provide full or partial funding for registration, robot kits, and field setup kits for eligible teams in John Deere communities or those supported by a current John Deere employee mentor. FTC & FLL Challenge—Sept. 25 | FRC—Nov.
6 | FLL Explore—Dec. 18 Provides grants of up to $500 to K–12 classroom teachers and AIAA Educator Associate Members for STEM projects with an aerospace connection, including parts and supplies for robotics programs. Walmart Spark Good Local Grants Local grants for eligible schools and nonprofit organizations serving communities near Walmart and Sam’s Club locations.
Gene Haas Foundation FIRST Team Grant Sponsorship grants for FTC and FRC teams that use CNC machining as part of designing and building their robot. Open for 2026–2027 season Rural Technology Fund Grant Grants for rural schools and organizations supporting technology education, including robotics teams and FIRST programs. Grantable list of Potential Grants A list of grants maintained by another organization.
Individual Applications have varying deadlines. Share a Funding Opportunity Know of a grant or funding opportunity that could benefit Kentucky FIRST teams? Whether you’re a team sharing an opportunity you’ve found or an organization interested in supporting Kentucky teams, we’d love to hear from you.
Financial Support for Teams Some Kentucky FTC and FRC teams may be eligible to participate in KY FIRST Robotics' Ramp team finance program. Through this program, KY FIRST Robotics can receive and administer eligible grants and other funds in support of participating teams. This may be an option whether your team needs support with a single grant or ongoing team finances.
Teams must complete the required agreement before having funds directed to KY FIRST Robotics .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: New, starting FTC teams operating within the state of Kentucky. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for KY FIRST New Team Support are due November 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
KY FIRST New Team Support is funded by Kentucky FIRST Robotics. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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