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The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation Receives a Nearly $700K Grant from Texas Workforce Commission to Continue Expanding Robotics Throughout Texas - RECF The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation Receives a Nearly $700K Grant from Texas Workforce Commission to Continue Expanding Robotics Throughout Texas Second year grant will offer thousands of Texas students access to robotics GREENVILLE, Texas, Sept.
14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation announced today that it is partnering with the Texas Workforce Commission’s Texas Youth Robotics Initiative to expand access of competitive robotics to rural and Title 1 high school students for the 2021/2022 academic year throughout the state. The grant will also support nearly 220 existing competitive robotics education teams.
With a nearly $700K grant from the Texas Workforce Commission, the REC Foundation will develop 125 new teams for educational robotics competition. Of those 125 teams, 25 are dedicated to teams composed of intellectually disabled and/or deaf and hard of hearing students through partnerships with Special Olympics Texas and the Texas School for the Deaf, respectively.
Furthermore, both organizations are partnering with the REC Foundation to host events dedicated to Special Olympics and deaf and hard of hearing teams from across the nation. The primary goal for the remaining new team grants is to, in partnership with the Texas Rural Education Association (TREA), begin robotics programs across rural Texas high schools.
The REC Foundation works in close partnership with VEX Robotics, creator of the robotics kits and educational tools used by students, educators and mentors. Teams will engage in fun and hands-on learning while having the opportunity to potentially compete in a regional VEX Robotics Competition. “We’re honored to receive this impactful grant and for our partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission.
These funds will help expand and continue the much-needed access to robotics and create more workforce development opportunities for Texas students,” said Dan Mantz, CEO of the REC Foundation. “We’re thrilled to welcome more teams to our global robotics community of more than one million students.
” Through the creative process of designing, building, and programming robots for competition, students gain a wealth of technical knowledge and develop communication and teamwork skills that will serve them well throughout their lives. To learn more about the REC Foundation and how your high school can apply for this grant, visit our TWC Grant page .
About the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation ‘s mission is to increase student interest and involvement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by engaging students in hands-on, affordable and sustainable robotics engineering programs. Jenn@RocketSocialImpact.
com 2025-2026 Signature Event Updates An Event Partner wanting to apply to host a Signature Event must have hosted events for at least 2 seasons prior to applying. Signature Events must use the officially branded award banners for the Excellence Award and Tournament/Teamwork Champions Award. When hanging field skirts the VEX Robotics logo/brand name can not be covered up on the competition fields.
VEX V5 Robotics Competition Signature Events may have regional capacity and max per organization restrictions lifted 8 weeks before the event if the event is not full (similar to the process already in place for VEX IQ Robotics Competition Signature Events). Minimum pit size reduced to 8’x 8’ instead of 10’x10’.
Beginning in the 2025-2026 season, the REC Foundation will collect $10 instead of $5 per team registration on all Signature Events. This is to help offset travel costs for REC Foundation staff to support these larger events.
2025-2026 Signature Event Application Reminders Existing Signature Events only need to complete the Final Application (due by March 31, 2025) New Signature Event concepts will need to complete the Initial Proposal by January 31, 2025 and if approved, complete the Final Application by March 31, 2025. About the Event | VEX Robotics World Championship The VEX Robotics World Championship took place in St. Louis, Missouri, April 21-30, 2026.
Agenda | VEX Robotics World Championship The VEX Robotics World Championship will take place in St. Louis, Missouri, April 21-30, 2026. Apparel | VEX Robotics World Championship Check back prior to the event for information about VEX Robotics World Championship apparel.
Awards | VEX Robotics World Championship Find lists of award winners for each of the VEX Robotics World Championship events. Contact Information | VEX Robotics World Championship Contact information for Teams and Event Partners. Participation Certificates | VEX Robotics World Championship Participation certificates for the VEX Robotics World Championship.
Photography | VEX Robotics World Championship Visit the REC Foundation Flickr page for VEX Worlds photo albums from each day of the event. Sponsors, Exhibitors, College Row | VEX Robotics World Championship Learn about Sponsors, Exhibitors, and College Row at the VEX Robotics World Championship. VEX TV | VEX Robotics World Championship Visit VEX TV during the event for the webcast of the VEX Robotics World Championship.
Volunteer | VEX Robotics World Championship The RECF would like to thank the incredible volunteers who made the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship possible.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Texas high schools interested in starting a sanctioned UIL Robotics team. Priority for Texas Rural Education Association (TREA) member districts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $3,750 (includes robot kits, field, game elements, coach training, and season registration). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Grants for Robotics Teams is funded by Texas Workforce Commission (in partnership with REC Foundation). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (ED/IES) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES). This program provides funding for small businesses to conduct research and development of innovative education technology products. It emphasizes rigorous research and the potential for commercialization to bring products to schools. Projects can leverage AI functionalities, interactive learning, and assistive technologies for students and educators. The program has an annual allocation of $10 million for new ed-tech products.
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