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FIRST Robotics Grant Opportunities

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Anna C. Heiney

Nov 27, 2018
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NASA Exploration Ground Systems ProgramFIRST Robotics Grant Opportunities and Requirementsfor the 2018-2019 Competition Season

The robotics group known as the “Pink Team,” comprising students from Cocoa Beach, Rockledge, Viera and Space Coast high schools, and team mentors and support personnel celebrated a successful season near Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility on April 5, 2017.
Credits: NASA

2018-2019 Competition Season
NASA Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program
EGS point of contact: Jennifer Kremer: ksc-egs-robotics@mail.nasa.gov

NOTE: Grant application process has changed for 2018-2019.

The NASA Exploration Ground Systems Program is excited to announce a funding opportunity for teams participating in the 2018 FIRST® LEGO League (FLL), FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC) and 2019 FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC) Season! The primary objective of the EGS grant is to motivate, educate and inform students of the importance and application of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is also EGS’s goal to inspire students, teachers, and the general public about NASA, the EGS Program and how the world benefits from United States space exploration activities. Details, application and related forms for the following grant opportunities are available at https://kscsma.ksc.nasa.gov/Robotics.

FIRST LEGO League Grants

  • FLL Rookie Team Grant
  • FLL Registration Grant
  • FLL Champions Grant
  • FLL Competitive Edge Grant

FIRST Tech Challenge Grants

  • FTC Rookie Team Grant
  • FTC Registration Grant
  • FTC Champions Grant
  • FTC Competitive Edge Grant

FIRST Robotics Competition Grants

  • FRC Competitive Edge Grant
  • FRC Champions Grant

For detailed information, application and related forms, go to https://kscsma.ksc.nasa.gov/Robotics.