Team funding available. Apply today and get your teamstarted!

FIRST®, the world’s largest STEM education program, strivesto inspire people to be science and technology leaders. FIRST® Tech Challengeis More Than Robots.

A limited number of grants are available.

Through generous donations, need-based grants are available– making now the perfect time to participate in real-life, relevant, hands-onSTEM activities that are also designed to develop critical thinking, creativeproblem solving, collaboration, and teamwork skills. Grants will be awardedbeginning May 31st and each week thereafter – so don’t delay.

New to FIRST® Tech Challenge?

Rookie (new) teams can apply for a $275 registration grant,and another $275 to help pay for materials.

Join the vibrant community of over 400,000 participants andtake advantage of tremendous support resources offered by FIRST. Learn moreabout FIRST® Tech Challenge. No prior experience with robotics is necessary.Get your team started today.

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Existing teams can apply to receive a $275 registrationgrant to cover the full cost of the season registration. Fill out the form toaccess grant information.