Amazing grants are available to FIRST in Michigan middle school FIRST Tech Challenge teams. The combination of the rookie team grants completely covers a new team’s start up costs and puts money in the team’s pocket!<\/p>\n
Teams should carefully review grant eligibility requirements and application procedures. Participation in a sanctioned FIRST\u00a0in Michigan event is a requirement of all grants.<\/p>\n
Visit the START A ROOKIE TEAM WITH GRANTS<\/strong><\/a> site page to learn about available FIRST HQ and FIRST in Michigan FTC grants for newly forming, middle school teams and how to apply.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div>\n ALL TEAMS<\/strong><\/p>\n Visit the FIRST HQ team grants site page https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/robotics\/team-grants<\/a> for a list of grant offerings managed through FIRST HQ. New grant opportunities will be posted throughout the year, so check back often.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div>\n OPEN:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0September, 2025 DETAILS: Our grant targets 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year FTC teams that may help them make purchases now before many grant funds can be disbursed. Each grant awardee will receive $150. There will be 4 team recipients.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div>\n OPEN:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0August 15 Toyota is pleased to offer a state-wide grant to new and returning FIRST<\/em> in Michigan middle and high school teams intended to expand and sustain STEM access in rural and urban communities.<\/p>\n The grant provides up to $325 in funding for selected new\/returning middle school FIRST<\/em> Tech Challenge (FTC) teams and up to $1,000 for selected new\/returning high school FIRST<\/em> Robotics Competition (FRC) teams.<\/p>\n INSTRUCTIONS:<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div>\n OPEN:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0August 15 Autodesk is pleased to offer a state-wide grant to new and returning FIRST<\/em> in Michigan middle and high school teams intended to expand and sustain STEM access for teams that are composed of underserved populations and\/or are underresourced.<\/p>\n The grant provides up to $325 in funding for selected new\/returning middle school FIRST<\/em> Tech Challenge (FTC) teams and up to $1,000 for selected new\/returning high school FIRST<\/em> Robotics Competition (FRC) teams.<\/p>\n Grants are reviewed on a quarterly rolling basis. Sponsorship is limited to one award per team per season.<\/p>\n INSTRUCTIONS:<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div>\n OPEN:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TBA The State has approved $5,323,200 in support of FIRST Robotics teams affiliated with MDE recognized public schools\/charters\/academies across all programs. Additionally, $600,000 has been approved in support of FIRST Robotics teams affiliated with MDE recognized non-public schools across all programs. Non-publics schools need to establish a SIGMA Vendor Code with the MDE prior to the grant closing date.<\/p>\n MIDDLE SCHOOL- <\/b>FIRST<\/i><\/b> Tech Challenge (FTC)<\/b> Proposed Amounts<\/b><\/p>\n
\nCLOSES:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0September 21
\nFLYER\/APPLICATION LINK: Gear Up Grant<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 (link).<\/p>\n
\nWe are team 14706, the Armada Pi-Gears from Armada Middle School. We are a 7th year FTC team. Since 2020 our team has been giving out the “Gear Up Grant”. The grant was established so that our team may be able to help other teams as we have been helped by grants and sponsorships since the start of our team in 2018.<\/p>\n
\nCLOSES:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0February 1
\nAPPLICATION:\u00a0\u00a0Toyota FIRST Team Grant<\/a>\u00a0 (link).
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\nCLOSES:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Reviewed quarterly until grant funds are expended.
\nAPPLICATION:\u00a0\u00a0Autodesk FIRST Team Grant<\/a> (link)
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\nCLOSES:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TBA
\nAMOUNT:\u00a0 Team grant + coach stipend (see below)
\nGRANT INFORMATION: https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mde\/services\/financial-management\/grants\/oset-grants\/99h—robotics<\/a>
\nDETAILS:\u00a0 2024-25 SEASON INFO BELOW<\/strong><\/p>\n