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\"\"Grants are available to FIRST in Michigan Preschool FIRST LEGO League Discover teams. Teams should connect to companies in their area for additional grant opportunities. Encourage team parents\/mentors to reach out to their employers. Many companies have grants available to employees who are engaged in youth STEM programming.<\/p>\n

Teams should carefully review grant eligibility requirements and application procedures. Participation in a sanctioned FIRST in Michigan event is a requirement of all grants.<\/p>\n

FIRST<\/em>\u00ae<\/strong>
\nFIRST<\/em>\u00ae is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. To build a uniquely diverse and innovative workforce \u2013 one that can truly address the challenges facing today\u2019s world \u2013 we need kids of all backgrounds and capabilities in the professional pipeline. All kids need equitable access to opportunity, relevant mentorship, and engagement to build a foundation for a bright future. Collectively, we must empower our young people to grow up to solve the world\u2019s most pressing problems, be strong citizens, and build a brighter future. \u2013 FIRST\u00ae LEGO\u00ae League Explore which serves grades 2-4, FIRST\u00ae LEGO\u00ae League Challenge which serves grades 4-8, FIRST\u00ae Tech Challenge, serving grades 7-12, and FIRST\u00ae Robotics Competition which serves grades 9-12.<\/p>\n

FIRST\u00ae LEGO\u00ae League Discover<\/strong>
\nFIRST LEGO League Discover is a playful introductory STEM program for children in Preschool – Pre-K (ages 3 – 4), that ignites their natural curiosity and builds their habits of learning. By the end of the program, children emerge more confident, better equipped to face future challenges, and discover the joy of learning.<\/p>\n

How does it work?<\/strong>
\nA new and exciting challenge is presented every year and each team of four children begins their exploration of this real-world theme with an exclusive LEGO Education Discover Set. With this set as a starting point, throughout the 10 sessions of the experience, they build a solution to the challenge with LEGO\u00ae DUPLO\u00ae elements. Teams share their journey, ideas, models, and STEM skills at a celebration event. Throughout their experience, teams operate under the FIRST Core Values, celebrating discovery and teamwork, all the while having fun!<\/p>\n

TEAM GRANTS<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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<\/i>MI Dept. of Education FIRST Robotics State Grant<\/span><\/div>\n
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OPEN:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>
\n<\/span>CLOSED:\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>
\n<\/span>AMOUNT:\u00a0 Team grant + coach stipend (see below)<\/span>
\n<\/span>DETAILS:<\/span><\/p>\n

The State has approved __________ in support of FIRST Robotics teams affiliated with MDE recognized public schools\/charters\/academies across all programs. Additionally, __________ 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Preschool- FIRST <\/i>FLL Discover (FLLD<\/b>) Proposed Amounts<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Grants<\/b><\/td>\n1st Year Rookie<\/b><\/td>\nAll Returning Teams<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stipend (MDE)<\/b><\/td>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 Up to $ 1,500<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Up to $ 1,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Team Support (MDE)<\/b><\/td>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 Up to $ 500<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Up to $ 300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Actual stipend and team support amounts may change based on the availability of funding.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If approved, a lumpsum payout will be made as part of the school\u2019s monthly state aid payout.\u00a0 The grant is available for application on the MDE\u2019s NexSys system which is accessible by the Level 5 employee (usually someone in finance) for the school or district.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Applying teams must be registered with FIRST HQ for the 2024-2025 season. Participation in a sanctioned <\/span>FIRST<\/span><\/i> in Michigan FTC engagement option in the 2024-2025 season is a requirement of teams that receive the MDE FIRST Robotics grant award.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Teams applying for this grant must list their school affiliation on their Team Profile. The Team Profile can be edited via the team\u2019s Dashboard accessible from the <\/span>FIRST<\/span><\/i> Account of the Admin and\/Teachers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Resources like the Technical Assistance Webinar<\/span> recording and PowerPoint, the Request For Proposal (RFP), 99h FAQs, etc. can be found at this link: <\/span>https:\/\/www.techplan.org\/edtech-initiatives\/rdi\/competitive-99h-robotics-competition-grant\/<\/span><\/a>. Scroll down to the \u201c2023-24 99h: Robotics Grant Materials\u201d section.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Apply:<\/b><\/p>\n