Funding for Your FIRST Team
Explore grants, sponsorships, and funding opportunities to help start, grow, and sustain your FIRST team. This page is updated as new opportunities become available.
FIRST Grant Opportunities
Find FIRST-specific funding opportunities from a variety of organizations.
FIRST maintains a list of grant opportunities that support teams across all FIRST programs. Funding opportunities vary throughout the season and are offered by a variety of companies and organizations. Check the FIRST Grant Opportunities page to see current eligibility and application details.
Grants through KY FIRST Robotics, Inc.
Funding opportunities created specifically for Kentucky FIRST teams.
Throughout the year, Kentucky FIRST Robotics offers grant opportunities to help launch new teams, remove financial barriers, and expand access to robotics across the Commonwealth. Grant opportunities vary by season and available funding.
🟡 Current Status: There are no Kentucky FIRST Robotics grant applications open at this time. New opportunities will be announced here as they become available.
Toyota Grants
Support provided by Toyota KY for public school teams in Fayette and Scott Counties.
FTC Startup Grants
Funding designed to help existing teams facing unexpected financial challenges continue participating and new teams getting started.
FRC Startup Grants
Funding designed to help existing teams facing unexpected financial challenges continue participating and new teams getting started.
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Additional Funding Opportunities
We're currently building this resource. Check back soon for additional funding opportunities from trusted organizations.