GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEAMS
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEAMS
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Fundraising for FIRST Team Webinar with The Missoula Robotics Team
Fundraising for FIRST Team Webinar with The Missoula Robotics Team
A informational discussion on raising funds for your robotics team(s) Webinar Link
Gianforte Family Foundation Robotics Club Sponsorship
Gianforte Family Foundation Robotics Club Sponsorship
The Gianforte Family Foundation is happy to support robotics clubs in Montana as opportunities for youth to get excited about coding and computer science. We encourage youth robotics clubs in Montana to apply for an annual sponsorship grant in the lesser amount of $1,000 or 25% of the club's annual budget. If a club applies for sponsorship, a decision can typically be provided to them in four weeks or less.
Process: Apply via the GFF website. Be sure to use the "Robotics Club Sponsorship" form.
Available to: FLL, FTC, FRC
FIRST Grants
FIRST Grants
Search the FIRST website for applicable Grant opportunities. Reach out to us with any questions.
Process: Apply via the FIRST website.
Available to: FLL, FTC, FRC
IMPORTANT: You may need to complete your team's FIRST official registration to be recognized in the Grant System.
HOWEVER, please do not check out of the storefront until grants have been awarded. FIRST will NOT offer refunds and FIRST grants can ONLY be used for registration and other storefront purchases.
Gene Haas Competition Teams (FIRST) Sponsorship Grant
Gene Haas Competition Teams (FIRST) Sponsorship Grant
Competition Teams such as FIRST & SAE that highlight the MFG/ENG program are eligible for sponsorship grants. Opens May 1 and closes when funding is exhausted.
Process: Apply via the GHF website.
Available to: FTC, FRC
REV Robotics Team Sponsorship grant
REV Robotics Team Sponsorship grant
Sponsorship applications are open NOW through September 17, 2024. We look forward to welcoming the new class of #TeamREV in Fall 2024!
Process: Apply via the Rev Robotics website.
Available to: FTC, FRC
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Triangle Communications Youth Technology Grant
Triangle Communications Youth Technology Grant
The Triangle Communications Youth Club/Organization Technology Grant program offers monetary support to youth
clubs/organizations in the Triangle service area (16 counties in Central Montana - see map here)
Robotics Clubs are eligible.
Funds can be used for Science, Technology, Engineering or Math related projects.
Local chapter of club/organization must have majority of it's members within our service area.
Up to $500 Grants are available.
Deadline is February 15th.
Process: Apply via the Triangle Communications website.
Available to: FLL, FTC, FRC
Toshiba America Foundation
Toshiba America Foundation
Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) grants fund the projects ideas and materials teachers need to innovate in their Science, technology, engineering and math classrooms. TAF is interested in funding innovative projects designed by teachers or small teams of teachers for use in their own schools and classroom.
Various deadlines.
Process: Apply via these two forms:
Available to: FLL, FTC, FRC
CLASSROOM TEACHERS ONLY
BAE Systems FIRST Team Grant
BAE Systems FIRST Team Grant
BAE Systems team grants are available to all teams participating in the FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge or FIRST Robotics Competitions.
While all teams are eligible to apply for funding, BAE Systems may prioritize applications meeting at least one of the criteria listed on their website.
Deadline is July 8 and Sept 13, depending upon program
Process: Apply via the BAE website.
Available to: FLL, FTC, FRC
Rural Technology Education Grant
Rural Technology Education Grant
Most of our work manifests through our funding of teacher and student-led projects in public schools and libraries. Projects we fund are designed to help spark student interest in technology-based careers like computer science, computer engineering, information technology, programming, cyber security, robotics, or similar areas.
Eligibility: Public schools and libraries in rural or high-poverty areas in all states (no private or charter schools).
Goals: Support tech education and accessibility, focusing on computer science, programming, robotics, and assistive tech for students with disabilities.
Grant Award: Average $500- $2,500 per school
Deadline is rolling.
Process: Apply via the Rural Technology Fund website.
Available to: FLL, FTC, FRC
Community Foundation Grants
Community Foundation Grants
Montana communities are very generous and many have community foundations specific to their area. Do you see your community listed here?
MANY Montana Community Foundations - look here first!
Others outside of the above list:
Greater Polson Community Foundation
Greater Glendive Community Foundation
Valley County Masonic Endowment Fund
Blaine County Community Foundation
Process: Apply via the above websites.
Available to: FLL, FTC, FRC
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