Complete all 3 steps to get your new FTC team rolling and maximize available grants!
Create or Log in to your FIRST Account
Your account gives you access to the FIRST Dashboard, where you can create your middle school FIRST Tech Challenge team.
- You can log in to your account anytime using the top navigation on www.firstinspires.org,
- Registration instructions for Rookie Teams (link); follow the steps in this linked document (includes screenshots) to start the registration process for your new team.
- If you don’t have a team name yet, just put “TBD” for the team name at this point. The field can be updated at a later time.
- Stop when you reach the FTC Storefront portion for now.
- When you complete this step, you will be assigned your permanent team number!
Do not pay for anything at this point!
Apply for the FIRST HQ FTC Rookie Team Grant.
Anticipated to open in June
The FIRST HQ FTC Rookie Team Grant will soon open for application! Be sure to accurately input your FTC team number (from Step 1) in the application or there will be processing delays or the grant will be denied.
This grant has a needs-based component that uses economic indicators like a school’s Title I status and free/reduced lunch percentage in the consideration process.
Coming soon: For newly forming teams that might not meet the needs-based eligibility requirements for the FIRST HQ FTC Rookie Team Grant, check out the Argosy FTC SIM rookie team grant on the FiM FTC GRANTS site page (under Rookie Teams): https://firstinmichigan.us/FTC/grants/.
Teams must apply for the FIRST HQ FTC Rookie Team Grant and receive an award decision before the team’s FiM FTC Rookie Team Grant will be processed. Please forward your team’s FIRST HQ FTC Rookie Team Grant award decision to tammy@firstinmichigan.org.
Apply for the FIRST in Michigan FTC Rookie Team Grant
Opening May 14th for the 2025-2026 season!
Rookie teams affiliated with a MDE recognized school (public or non-public) are eligible for this grant. The FiM FTC Rookie Team Grant works with the HQ grant to cover a new team’s 2024-25 season registration fee of $295 and reusable robot kit of parts.
TO APPLY
The FiM FTC Rookie Team Grant can either be reimbursement-style or FIRST in Michigan can execute the team’s FTC Storefront purchases and directly apply grant funds. Visit the GRANTS site page for full grant requirements and expectations.
Visit the RUN A TEAM site page for next steps!