FIRST Team Grants

New FIRST team grant opportunities will be posted throughout the year, so check back often.

California Grants

Argosy New Team Grant

$3,000 in unrestricted funding available for new California FIRST Robotics Competition teams. Apply ASAP.

We’re excited to share an exciting opportunity made possible through a generous grant from the Argosy Foundation to support California FIRST Robotics Competition rookie teams for the 2026-2027 season.

About the Grant:

• $3,000 in unrestricted funds per team. Use it for registration, parts, travel, or any other team need.
  

• Available only to new FIRST Robotics Competition teams starting in the 2026-2027 season.
  

• First come, first served. Limited funds available. Apply early!
  

Extended Deadline:

• The deadline has been extended to 10/12/26. That is the final date to apply, but funding may run out sooner.
  

How to Apply:

• Email your Regional Director as soon as possible.
  

• Include your team name, number (if available), school or organization, and a brief explanation of your rookie status.
  

Important Notes:

• Submitting a request does not guarantee funding. Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.

• Teams selected will receive funds via Hack Club Bank and must set up a team account.

Let’s make sure every rookie team in California has the chance to build, compete, and inspire. We’re here to support you every step of the way!

PG&E Corporation Foundation

The PG&E Corporation Foundation and Patti Poppe’s (PG&E Corporation CEO) family foundation, DreamMakers Fund, are graciously sponsoring FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition teams in Northern California and all of their service areas for the 2026-27 FIRST season! 

Deadline: 10/14/26

Additional Grants

• Gene Haas Foundation – https://www.ghaasfoundation.org/mfgcomp 
• Intuitive Foundation – https://www.intuitive-foundation.org/first-robotics/
• REV Robotics – https://www.revrobotics.com/blog/team-rev-sponsorship/
• PMMI Foundation – https://www.pmmifoundation.org/skills-fund-for-future-workforce
• Novelis and Ball FIRST Robotics Alliance – https://novelis.com/the-novelis-and-ball-first-robotics-alliance/first-grant/
• PMMI Foundation (Employee of PMMI member company) – https://www.pmmifoundation.org/skills-fund-for-future-workforce

National Grants

Search for grant funding from FIRST and national Sponsors. See FIRST Grant FAQ page for details.