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FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
OVERVIEW OF FIRST PROGRAMS
bull ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
bull Early Elementary (K-3) Jr FIRST LEGO League exclusively (JrFLL)
bull Late Elementary (4th - end of elementary) FIRST LEGO League exclusively (FLL)
bull MIDDLE SCHOOL bull FIRST Tech Challenge exclusively (FTC)
bull HIGH SCHOOL bull FIRST Robotics Competition exclusively (FRC)
FIRST is a family of programs that foster interest and passion in STEM careers through a progression of K-12 robotics competitions Starting in early elementary they allow the student to keep moving up to a new robotics challenge all the way through high school What makes FIRST unique is that mentors from industry work alongside the students to design build and program their robots
Below is the Michigan Progression of Programs which differs from the FIRST HQ progression
Gracious Professionalism More than Just Robots Scholarships
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST LEGO League Jr (FLL Jr) - K-3
DESCRIPTION Two part focus 1 Build LEGOreg model with one moving part 2 Create a Show-Me poster (like Science Fair posters) to practice presentation skills at Expos
that encourage sharing learning from others celebrating achievements LEGO WeDo 20 reg kit option teaches beginning programming skills
AGE GROUP Kindergarten through 3rd grade
TEAM SIZE Team size limited to 6 multiple teams from a single schoolorganizaton encouraged
COST $265 for registration ($75) and starter set ($190) $25 for each expo event (at the door)
2016-17 ANTICIPATED GRANTS (see extensive list on last page) bull MDE Grant through MEGS+ of $100 per team
+ limited no of coach stipends bull Ford Motor grant of $100 if team mentored
By Ford employee
TIMELINE August to April events often at FLLFTC events
TO REGISTER Create account with login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) - Late Elementary
DESCRIPTION Three part focus 1 Create a fully autonomous LEGO Mindstorm robot and run missions 2 Research and present a project centered on a real-world theme 3 Learn and demonstrate the FLL Core Values
AGE GROUP Late elementary (starting in 4th grade ending at last grade in elementary school)
TEAM SIZE Maximum 10 students per team multiple teams from single schoolorganization welcome
COST $300 for field kit and team registration $485 for robot kit $75 per event- pay at door
ANTICIPATED 2016-17 GRANT (extensive list on last page) bull MDE through MEGS+ $300 +possible stipend bull GM grant of $300 to all new teams bull Ford Motor Company grant if Ford employee mentors the team
TIMELINE Late August - early December
REGISTER AT Create account login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) - Middle School DESCRIPTION 18rdquo x 18rdquo robot (starting configuration) TETRIX kit with Smartphone Android controller
bull Programmable in Java bull Autonomous and driver control mode bull Game is played in a 2-on-2 Alliance format bull Engineering notebook documents the teamrsquos
journey through the engineering process
TEAM SIZE Up to 15 students per team Multiple teams from single schoolorganization welcome
COST $1575 for robot kit and registration $100 per event (one mandatory qualifier)
2016-17 ANTICIPATED GRANTS (see last page for extensive list with links) FIRST FTC Team Grant (needs-based from FIRST HQ apply before paying ANYTHING)
bull Rookies $750 $275 for registration fee $475 toward kit purchase bull Veterans $275 waiver of registration fee (kits are reused year after year) bull Note This grant is applied as a credit directly to your teamrsquos registration fee and kit purchase
FIRST in Michigan Rookie FTC grant (anticipated) $800-$1000 to cover the difference between the teamrsquos FIRST FTC Team Grant and $1575 kit and registration fee
TIMELINE September - late December
REGISTER HERE Create account and login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) - High School DESCRIPTION Large 5 foot tall 120 pound remote-controlled robot
Common kit of components Autonomous and driver control mode Program in C++ Labview or Java
Design and management software
AGE GROUP High School exclusively
TEAM SIZE No specified limit- 18 to 35 optimal COST $6000 for kit and 2 events
ANTICIPATED 2016-17 GRANTS
State Grant and Private Grants make first year virtually free State Grant Includes a $1500 stipend for coach (see last page for extensive list)
TIMELINE January ndash April
SCHOLARSHIPS Over $29 MILLION in dedicated FIRST college scholarships
REGISTER AT Create account login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626 (registration ends early December)
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
LAST THREE YEARS FROM MDE GRANTS
PROGRAM TEAMS High School (FRC) 203 to 411 Middle School (FTC) 74 to 274 Late Elementary (FLL) 350 to 464 Grades K-3 (Jr FLL) 125 to 357
MICHIGAN LEADS THE NATION IN FRC AND FLL Jr TEAMS
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANTS FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC)
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FRC GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded high schoolcharteracademy with registered FRC team(s) $7500 For rookie teams covers $6000 rookie registration kit + 2 events with $1500 left over $5000 For second year teams covers $5000 reg fee kit + 2 events $2000 For third year teams covers $2000 of the $5000 reg fee kit + 2 events $1000 For teams 4 years and older covers $1000 of the $5000 reg fee + kit and 2 events $1500 Coach stipend (any adult one per school new and old teams) $1000 If team qualifies for States and funds are available (automatic new and old teams)
See general info at bottom right for state grant match requirements and additional info
ADDITIONAL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDED TO THE STATE GRANT) All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FRC team
FIRST HQ Rookie 2 Year Grant (ends Nov 3) $4000 first year $2000 second year Application Link open now ends Nov 3 httpsusfirstsubmittablecomsubmit62717
FIRST in Michigan FRC Growth Grant (even rookies are eligible) $1000 for each new FRC team a new or returning teams recruits and helps throughout the season $1000 bonus if you grow more than one new FRC team this season
REGISTER A FRC TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
NASA (new and returning teams) (ends Sept 30)) $6000 rookie team (must reapply year 2) $5000 returning teams Application Link open now closes Sept 30 httpfrc-grantsarcnasagovrcsdirectionsphp
2016-2017 GRANT INFORMATION MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANTS
FIRST TECH CHALLENGE (FTC) MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FTC GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded middle schoolcharteracademy with registered FTC team(s) $ 300 Team support for all teams new and old to cover registration fee or other team expenses $1500 Coach stipend any adult from newold team priority on needs based rookies 1 per school 66 available Note There are no MDE advancement grants to StatesSuperRegionalsWorlds for FTC this season
See general State Grant bottom right for grant match requirements and additional info
ADDITIONAL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDED TO THE STATE GRANT) All teams - public private or community organization based with registered FTC team
FTC Team Grant from FIRST HQ (need based grant) $750 For new teams made up of waiver of $275 FTC reg fee plus $475 towards kit of parts purchase $275 For returning teams waiver of $275 FIRST FTC reg fee Application Link httpinfofirstinspiresorgfirsttechchallengegrant-0
FIRST in Michigan Middle School FTC Grants $800-1000 For Rookies $ TBD For Veterans Teams must first apply for FTC Team Grant from FIRST HQ (above) as amount awarded will factor in Reimbursement grants paid upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements Application link FIRST in Michigan FTC grant form $ 300 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo
REGISTER A FTC TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
GENERAL INFO amp ADDITONAL GRANTS State Grant Opens Sept 26 Closes Nov 7 at 1159 pm For all publicly funded schools with registered FRC FTC FLL and FLL Jr team(s) Application httpsmdoestatemiusMEGSPlusLogin2aspxAPPTHEME=MIMDE_MEGSPLUSampReturnURL=MEGSPlus
Match Required $25 on stipend 50 on team support can be satisfied by IN KIND school donation Payout In monthly installments January through August in State Aid monthly payment For More Info Visit httpwwwtechplanorgrdi or contact Amanda Stoel StoelAmichigangov
Ford Motor Co Employee Mentor Grant Opens Sept 1st Closes Oct 30th New and returning FLLJrFLLFTC actively mentored by a Ford employee are eligible for additional Ford sponsorship Application httpfordavaturenetSTEMRoboticsOverview submission by non-Ford employee team rep
Dow Area Grant New teams at all program levels in Midland Saginaw Bay City or nearby cities may qualify for Dow funding Returning teams at all levels with a Dow employee actively mentoring the team may qualify for Dow funding
TIP Many companies are willing to provide funding to youth STEM programs where an employee is actively involved Encourage team mentors and parents to reach out
CONTACT INFO DIRECTORS OF EACH PROGRAM President amp FIRST Robotics Competition- High School FIRST Tech Challenge ndash Middle School
Gail Alpert 2484254148 gailalpertgmailcom Tammy Damrath michiganftcgmailcom
FIRST LEGO League- Elementary ndash Grade 4 to end JR FIRST LEGO League - Elementary K-3 Pamela Williamson michiganfllgmailcom Cindy Nader michiganjrfllgmailcom
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM GRANTS FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL) - GRADE 4-END OF ELEMENTARY
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FLL GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANT (Sept 26-Nov 7)
Must be publicly funded elementary schoolcharteracademy with registered FLL team(s) $ 200 Team support for new and returning teams to cover registration fee or other team expenses $ 1500 Coach stipend any adult from new team one per school need based 20 available
ADDITIONAL FIRST IN MICHIGAN FLL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDDED TO STATE GRANT) All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FLL team $ 300 General Motors (new teams only) Application link for GM grant FIRST in Michigan FLL grant form $ 200 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo Reimbursement grants paid upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements
REGISTER A FLL TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE JR (FLL JR) ndash GRADES K-3
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FLL JR GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded elementary schoolcharteracademy with registered FLL Jr team(s) $ 100 Team support for new and returning teams to cover registration fee or other team expenses $1500 Coach stipend any adult from new team one per school needs based 13 available
ADD THESE FIRST IN MICHIGAN FLL JR GRANTS TO THE STATE GRANT All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FRC team $ 100 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo reimbursement grants upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements
REGISTER A FLL Jr TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
OVERVIEW OF FIRST PROGRAMS
bull ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
bull Early Elementary (K-3) Jr FIRST LEGO League exclusively (JrFLL)
bull Late Elementary (4th - end of elementary) FIRST LEGO League exclusively (FLL)
bull MIDDLE SCHOOL bull FIRST Tech Challenge exclusively (FTC)
bull HIGH SCHOOL bull FIRST Robotics Competition exclusively (FRC)
FIRST is a family of programs that foster interest and passion in STEM careers through a progression of K-12 robotics competitions Starting in early elementary they allow the student to keep moving up to a new robotics challenge all the way through high school What makes FIRST unique is that mentors from industry work alongside the students to design build and program their robots
Below is the Michigan Progression of Programs which differs from the FIRST HQ progression
Gracious Professionalism More than Just Robots Scholarships
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST LEGO League Jr (FLL Jr) - K-3
DESCRIPTION Two part focus 1 Build LEGOreg model with one moving part 2 Create a Show-Me poster (like Science Fair posters) to practice presentation skills at Expos
that encourage sharing learning from others celebrating achievements LEGO WeDo 20 reg kit option teaches beginning programming skills
AGE GROUP Kindergarten through 3rd grade
TEAM SIZE Team size limited to 6 multiple teams from a single schoolorganizaton encouraged
COST $265 for registration ($75) and starter set ($190) $25 for each expo event (at the door)
2016-17 ANTICIPATED GRANTS (see extensive list on last page) bull MDE Grant through MEGS+ of $100 per team
+ limited no of coach stipends bull Ford Motor grant of $100 if team mentored
By Ford employee
TIMELINE August to April events often at FLLFTC events
TO REGISTER Create account with login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) - Late Elementary
DESCRIPTION Three part focus 1 Create a fully autonomous LEGO Mindstorm robot and run missions 2 Research and present a project centered on a real-world theme 3 Learn and demonstrate the FLL Core Values
AGE GROUP Late elementary (starting in 4th grade ending at last grade in elementary school)
TEAM SIZE Maximum 10 students per team multiple teams from single schoolorganization welcome
COST $300 for field kit and team registration $485 for robot kit $75 per event- pay at door
ANTICIPATED 2016-17 GRANT (extensive list on last page) bull MDE through MEGS+ $300 +possible stipend bull GM grant of $300 to all new teams bull Ford Motor Company grant if Ford employee mentors the team
TIMELINE Late August - early December
REGISTER AT Create account login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) - Middle School DESCRIPTION 18rdquo x 18rdquo robot (starting configuration) TETRIX kit with Smartphone Android controller
bull Programmable in Java bull Autonomous and driver control mode bull Game is played in a 2-on-2 Alliance format bull Engineering notebook documents the teamrsquos
journey through the engineering process
TEAM SIZE Up to 15 students per team Multiple teams from single schoolorganization welcome
COST $1575 for robot kit and registration $100 per event (one mandatory qualifier)
2016-17 ANTICIPATED GRANTS (see last page for extensive list with links) FIRST FTC Team Grant (needs-based from FIRST HQ apply before paying ANYTHING)
bull Rookies $750 $275 for registration fee $475 toward kit purchase bull Veterans $275 waiver of registration fee (kits are reused year after year) bull Note This grant is applied as a credit directly to your teamrsquos registration fee and kit purchase
FIRST in Michigan Rookie FTC grant (anticipated) $800-$1000 to cover the difference between the teamrsquos FIRST FTC Team Grant and $1575 kit and registration fee
TIMELINE September - late December
REGISTER HERE Create account and login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) - High School DESCRIPTION Large 5 foot tall 120 pound remote-controlled robot
Common kit of components Autonomous and driver control mode Program in C++ Labview or Java
Design and management software
AGE GROUP High School exclusively
TEAM SIZE No specified limit- 18 to 35 optimal COST $6000 for kit and 2 events
ANTICIPATED 2016-17 GRANTS
State Grant and Private Grants make first year virtually free State Grant Includes a $1500 stipend for coach (see last page for extensive list)
TIMELINE January ndash April
SCHOLARSHIPS Over $29 MILLION in dedicated FIRST college scholarships
REGISTER AT Create account login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626 (registration ends early December)
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
LAST THREE YEARS FROM MDE GRANTS
PROGRAM TEAMS High School (FRC) 203 to 411 Middle School (FTC) 74 to 274 Late Elementary (FLL) 350 to 464 Grades K-3 (Jr FLL) 125 to 357
MICHIGAN LEADS THE NATION IN FRC AND FLL Jr TEAMS
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANTS FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC)
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FRC GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded high schoolcharteracademy with registered FRC team(s) $7500 For rookie teams covers $6000 rookie registration kit + 2 events with $1500 left over $5000 For second year teams covers $5000 reg fee kit + 2 events $2000 For third year teams covers $2000 of the $5000 reg fee kit + 2 events $1000 For teams 4 years and older covers $1000 of the $5000 reg fee + kit and 2 events $1500 Coach stipend (any adult one per school new and old teams) $1000 If team qualifies for States and funds are available (automatic new and old teams)
See general info at bottom right for state grant match requirements and additional info
ADDITIONAL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDED TO THE STATE GRANT) All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FRC team
FIRST HQ Rookie 2 Year Grant (ends Nov 3) $4000 first year $2000 second year Application Link open now ends Nov 3 httpsusfirstsubmittablecomsubmit62717
FIRST in Michigan FRC Growth Grant (even rookies are eligible) $1000 for each new FRC team a new or returning teams recruits and helps throughout the season $1000 bonus if you grow more than one new FRC team this season
REGISTER A FRC TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
NASA (new and returning teams) (ends Sept 30)) $6000 rookie team (must reapply year 2) $5000 returning teams Application Link open now closes Sept 30 httpfrc-grantsarcnasagovrcsdirectionsphp
2016-2017 GRANT INFORMATION MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANTS
FIRST TECH CHALLENGE (FTC) MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FTC GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded middle schoolcharteracademy with registered FTC team(s) $ 300 Team support for all teams new and old to cover registration fee or other team expenses $1500 Coach stipend any adult from newold team priority on needs based rookies 1 per school 66 available Note There are no MDE advancement grants to StatesSuperRegionalsWorlds for FTC this season
See general State Grant bottom right for grant match requirements and additional info
ADDITIONAL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDED TO THE STATE GRANT) All teams - public private or community organization based with registered FTC team
FTC Team Grant from FIRST HQ (need based grant) $750 For new teams made up of waiver of $275 FTC reg fee plus $475 towards kit of parts purchase $275 For returning teams waiver of $275 FIRST FTC reg fee Application Link httpinfofirstinspiresorgfirsttechchallengegrant-0
FIRST in Michigan Middle School FTC Grants $800-1000 For Rookies $ TBD For Veterans Teams must first apply for FTC Team Grant from FIRST HQ (above) as amount awarded will factor in Reimbursement grants paid upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements Application link FIRST in Michigan FTC grant form $ 300 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo
REGISTER A FTC TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
GENERAL INFO amp ADDITONAL GRANTS State Grant Opens Sept 26 Closes Nov 7 at 1159 pm For all publicly funded schools with registered FRC FTC FLL and FLL Jr team(s) Application httpsmdoestatemiusMEGSPlusLogin2aspxAPPTHEME=MIMDE_MEGSPLUSampReturnURL=MEGSPlus
Match Required $25 on stipend 50 on team support can be satisfied by IN KIND school donation Payout In monthly installments January through August in State Aid monthly payment For More Info Visit httpwwwtechplanorgrdi or contact Amanda Stoel StoelAmichigangov
Ford Motor Co Employee Mentor Grant Opens Sept 1st Closes Oct 30th New and returning FLLJrFLLFTC actively mentored by a Ford employee are eligible for additional Ford sponsorship Application httpfordavaturenetSTEMRoboticsOverview submission by non-Ford employee team rep
Dow Area Grant New teams at all program levels in Midland Saginaw Bay City or nearby cities may qualify for Dow funding Returning teams at all levels with a Dow employee actively mentoring the team may qualify for Dow funding
TIP Many companies are willing to provide funding to youth STEM programs where an employee is actively involved Encourage team mentors and parents to reach out
CONTACT INFO DIRECTORS OF EACH PROGRAM President amp FIRST Robotics Competition- High School FIRST Tech Challenge ndash Middle School
Gail Alpert 2484254148 gailalpertgmailcom Tammy Damrath michiganftcgmailcom
FIRST LEGO League- Elementary ndash Grade 4 to end JR FIRST LEGO League - Elementary K-3 Pamela Williamson michiganfllgmailcom Cindy Nader michiganjrfllgmailcom
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM GRANTS FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL) - GRADE 4-END OF ELEMENTARY
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FLL GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANT (Sept 26-Nov 7)
Must be publicly funded elementary schoolcharteracademy with registered FLL team(s) $ 200 Team support for new and returning teams to cover registration fee or other team expenses $ 1500 Coach stipend any adult from new team one per school need based 20 available
ADDITIONAL FIRST IN MICHIGAN FLL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDDED TO STATE GRANT) All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FLL team $ 300 General Motors (new teams only) Application link for GM grant FIRST in Michigan FLL grant form $ 200 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo Reimbursement grants paid upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements
REGISTER A FLL TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE JR (FLL JR) ndash GRADES K-3
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FLL JR GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded elementary schoolcharteracademy with registered FLL Jr team(s) $ 100 Team support for new and returning teams to cover registration fee or other team expenses $1500 Coach stipend any adult from new team one per school needs based 13 available
ADD THESE FIRST IN MICHIGAN FLL JR GRANTS TO THE STATE GRANT All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FRC team $ 100 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo reimbursement grants upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements
REGISTER A FLL Jr TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST LEGO League Jr (FLL Jr) - K-3
DESCRIPTION Two part focus 1 Build LEGOreg model with one moving part 2 Create a Show-Me poster (like Science Fair posters) to practice presentation skills at Expos
that encourage sharing learning from others celebrating achievements LEGO WeDo 20 reg kit option teaches beginning programming skills
AGE GROUP Kindergarten through 3rd grade
TEAM SIZE Team size limited to 6 multiple teams from a single schoolorganizaton encouraged
COST $265 for registration ($75) and starter set ($190) $25 for each expo event (at the door)
2016-17 ANTICIPATED GRANTS (see extensive list on last page) bull MDE Grant through MEGS+ of $100 per team
+ limited no of coach stipends bull Ford Motor grant of $100 if team mentored
By Ford employee
TIMELINE August to April events often at FLLFTC events
TO REGISTER Create account with login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) - Late Elementary
DESCRIPTION Three part focus 1 Create a fully autonomous LEGO Mindstorm robot and run missions 2 Research and present a project centered on a real-world theme 3 Learn and demonstrate the FLL Core Values
AGE GROUP Late elementary (starting in 4th grade ending at last grade in elementary school)
TEAM SIZE Maximum 10 students per team multiple teams from single schoolorganization welcome
COST $300 for field kit and team registration $485 for robot kit $75 per event- pay at door
ANTICIPATED 2016-17 GRANT (extensive list on last page) bull MDE through MEGS+ $300 +possible stipend bull GM grant of $300 to all new teams bull Ford Motor Company grant if Ford employee mentors the team
TIMELINE Late August - early December
REGISTER AT Create account login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) - Middle School DESCRIPTION 18rdquo x 18rdquo robot (starting configuration) TETRIX kit with Smartphone Android controller
bull Programmable in Java bull Autonomous and driver control mode bull Game is played in a 2-on-2 Alliance format bull Engineering notebook documents the teamrsquos
journey through the engineering process
TEAM SIZE Up to 15 students per team Multiple teams from single schoolorganization welcome
COST $1575 for robot kit and registration $100 per event (one mandatory qualifier)
2016-17 ANTICIPATED GRANTS (see last page for extensive list with links) FIRST FTC Team Grant (needs-based from FIRST HQ apply before paying ANYTHING)
bull Rookies $750 $275 for registration fee $475 toward kit purchase bull Veterans $275 waiver of registration fee (kits are reused year after year) bull Note This grant is applied as a credit directly to your teamrsquos registration fee and kit purchase
FIRST in Michigan Rookie FTC grant (anticipated) $800-$1000 to cover the difference between the teamrsquos FIRST FTC Team Grant and $1575 kit and registration fee
TIMELINE September - late December
REGISTER HERE Create account and login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) - High School DESCRIPTION Large 5 foot tall 120 pound remote-controlled robot
Common kit of components Autonomous and driver control mode Program in C++ Labview or Java
Design and management software
AGE GROUP High School exclusively
TEAM SIZE No specified limit- 18 to 35 optimal COST $6000 for kit and 2 events
ANTICIPATED 2016-17 GRANTS
State Grant and Private Grants make first year virtually free State Grant Includes a $1500 stipend for coach (see last page for extensive list)
TIMELINE January ndash April
SCHOLARSHIPS Over $29 MILLION in dedicated FIRST college scholarships
REGISTER AT Create account login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626 (registration ends early December)
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
LAST THREE YEARS FROM MDE GRANTS
PROGRAM TEAMS High School (FRC) 203 to 411 Middle School (FTC) 74 to 274 Late Elementary (FLL) 350 to 464 Grades K-3 (Jr FLL) 125 to 357
MICHIGAN LEADS THE NATION IN FRC AND FLL Jr TEAMS
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANTS FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC)
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FRC GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded high schoolcharteracademy with registered FRC team(s) $7500 For rookie teams covers $6000 rookie registration kit + 2 events with $1500 left over $5000 For second year teams covers $5000 reg fee kit + 2 events $2000 For third year teams covers $2000 of the $5000 reg fee kit + 2 events $1000 For teams 4 years and older covers $1000 of the $5000 reg fee + kit and 2 events $1500 Coach stipend (any adult one per school new and old teams) $1000 If team qualifies for States and funds are available (automatic new and old teams)
See general info at bottom right for state grant match requirements and additional info
ADDITIONAL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDED TO THE STATE GRANT) All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FRC team
FIRST HQ Rookie 2 Year Grant (ends Nov 3) $4000 first year $2000 second year Application Link open now ends Nov 3 httpsusfirstsubmittablecomsubmit62717
FIRST in Michigan FRC Growth Grant (even rookies are eligible) $1000 for each new FRC team a new or returning teams recruits and helps throughout the season $1000 bonus if you grow more than one new FRC team this season
REGISTER A FRC TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
NASA (new and returning teams) (ends Sept 30)) $6000 rookie team (must reapply year 2) $5000 returning teams Application Link open now closes Sept 30 httpfrc-grantsarcnasagovrcsdirectionsphp
2016-2017 GRANT INFORMATION MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANTS
FIRST TECH CHALLENGE (FTC) MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FTC GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded middle schoolcharteracademy with registered FTC team(s) $ 300 Team support for all teams new and old to cover registration fee or other team expenses $1500 Coach stipend any adult from newold team priority on needs based rookies 1 per school 66 available Note There are no MDE advancement grants to StatesSuperRegionalsWorlds for FTC this season
See general State Grant bottom right for grant match requirements and additional info
ADDITIONAL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDED TO THE STATE GRANT) All teams - public private or community organization based with registered FTC team
FTC Team Grant from FIRST HQ (need based grant) $750 For new teams made up of waiver of $275 FTC reg fee plus $475 towards kit of parts purchase $275 For returning teams waiver of $275 FIRST FTC reg fee Application Link httpinfofirstinspiresorgfirsttechchallengegrant-0
FIRST in Michigan Middle School FTC Grants $800-1000 For Rookies $ TBD For Veterans Teams must first apply for FTC Team Grant from FIRST HQ (above) as amount awarded will factor in Reimbursement grants paid upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements Application link FIRST in Michigan FTC grant form $ 300 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo
REGISTER A FTC TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
GENERAL INFO amp ADDITONAL GRANTS State Grant Opens Sept 26 Closes Nov 7 at 1159 pm For all publicly funded schools with registered FRC FTC FLL and FLL Jr team(s) Application httpsmdoestatemiusMEGSPlusLogin2aspxAPPTHEME=MIMDE_MEGSPLUSampReturnURL=MEGSPlus
Match Required $25 on stipend 50 on team support can be satisfied by IN KIND school donation Payout In monthly installments January through August in State Aid monthly payment For More Info Visit httpwwwtechplanorgrdi or contact Amanda Stoel StoelAmichigangov
Ford Motor Co Employee Mentor Grant Opens Sept 1st Closes Oct 30th New and returning FLLJrFLLFTC actively mentored by a Ford employee are eligible for additional Ford sponsorship Application httpfordavaturenetSTEMRoboticsOverview submission by non-Ford employee team rep
Dow Area Grant New teams at all program levels in Midland Saginaw Bay City or nearby cities may qualify for Dow funding Returning teams at all levels with a Dow employee actively mentoring the team may qualify for Dow funding
TIP Many companies are willing to provide funding to youth STEM programs where an employee is actively involved Encourage team mentors and parents to reach out
CONTACT INFO DIRECTORS OF EACH PROGRAM President amp FIRST Robotics Competition- High School FIRST Tech Challenge ndash Middle School
Gail Alpert 2484254148 gailalpertgmailcom Tammy Damrath michiganftcgmailcom
FIRST LEGO League- Elementary ndash Grade 4 to end JR FIRST LEGO League - Elementary K-3 Pamela Williamson michiganfllgmailcom Cindy Nader michiganjrfllgmailcom
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM GRANTS FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL) - GRADE 4-END OF ELEMENTARY
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FLL GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANT (Sept 26-Nov 7)
Must be publicly funded elementary schoolcharteracademy with registered FLL team(s) $ 200 Team support for new and returning teams to cover registration fee or other team expenses $ 1500 Coach stipend any adult from new team one per school need based 20 available
ADDITIONAL FIRST IN MICHIGAN FLL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDDED TO STATE GRANT) All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FLL team $ 300 General Motors (new teams only) Application link for GM grant FIRST in Michigan FLL grant form $ 200 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo Reimbursement grants paid upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements
REGISTER A FLL TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE JR (FLL JR) ndash GRADES K-3
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FLL JR GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded elementary schoolcharteracademy with registered FLL Jr team(s) $ 100 Team support for new and returning teams to cover registration fee or other team expenses $1500 Coach stipend any adult from new team one per school needs based 13 available
ADD THESE FIRST IN MICHIGAN FLL JR GRANTS TO THE STATE GRANT All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FRC team $ 100 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo reimbursement grants upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements
REGISTER A FLL Jr TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) - Late Elementary
DESCRIPTION Three part focus 1 Create a fully autonomous LEGO Mindstorm robot and run missions 2 Research and present a project centered on a real-world theme 3 Learn and demonstrate the FLL Core Values
AGE GROUP Late elementary (starting in 4th grade ending at last grade in elementary school)
TEAM SIZE Maximum 10 students per team multiple teams from single schoolorganization welcome
COST $300 for field kit and team registration $485 for robot kit $75 per event- pay at door
ANTICIPATED 2016-17 GRANT (extensive list on last page) bull MDE through MEGS+ $300 +possible stipend bull GM grant of $300 to all new teams bull Ford Motor Company grant if Ford employee mentors the team
TIMELINE Late August - early December
REGISTER AT Create account login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) - Middle School DESCRIPTION 18rdquo x 18rdquo robot (starting configuration) TETRIX kit with Smartphone Android controller
bull Programmable in Java bull Autonomous and driver control mode bull Game is played in a 2-on-2 Alliance format bull Engineering notebook documents the teamrsquos
journey through the engineering process
TEAM SIZE Up to 15 students per team Multiple teams from single schoolorganization welcome
COST $1575 for robot kit and registration $100 per event (one mandatory qualifier)
2016-17 ANTICIPATED GRANTS (see last page for extensive list with links) FIRST FTC Team Grant (needs-based from FIRST HQ apply before paying ANYTHING)
bull Rookies $750 $275 for registration fee $475 toward kit purchase bull Veterans $275 waiver of registration fee (kits are reused year after year) bull Note This grant is applied as a credit directly to your teamrsquos registration fee and kit purchase
FIRST in Michigan Rookie FTC grant (anticipated) $800-$1000 to cover the difference between the teamrsquos FIRST FTC Team Grant and $1575 kit and registration fee
TIMELINE September - late December
REGISTER HERE Create account and login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) - High School DESCRIPTION Large 5 foot tall 120 pound remote-controlled robot
Common kit of components Autonomous and driver control mode Program in C++ Labview or Java
Design and management software
AGE GROUP High School exclusively
TEAM SIZE No specified limit- 18 to 35 optimal COST $6000 for kit and 2 events
ANTICIPATED 2016-17 GRANTS
State Grant and Private Grants make first year virtually free State Grant Includes a $1500 stipend for coach (see last page for extensive list)
TIMELINE January ndash April
SCHOLARSHIPS Over $29 MILLION in dedicated FIRST college scholarships
REGISTER AT Create account login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626 (registration ends early December)
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
LAST THREE YEARS FROM MDE GRANTS
PROGRAM TEAMS High School (FRC) 203 to 411 Middle School (FTC) 74 to 274 Late Elementary (FLL) 350 to 464 Grades K-3 (Jr FLL) 125 to 357
MICHIGAN LEADS THE NATION IN FRC AND FLL Jr TEAMS
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANTS FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC)
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FRC GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded high schoolcharteracademy with registered FRC team(s) $7500 For rookie teams covers $6000 rookie registration kit + 2 events with $1500 left over $5000 For second year teams covers $5000 reg fee kit + 2 events $2000 For third year teams covers $2000 of the $5000 reg fee kit + 2 events $1000 For teams 4 years and older covers $1000 of the $5000 reg fee + kit and 2 events $1500 Coach stipend (any adult one per school new and old teams) $1000 If team qualifies for States and funds are available (automatic new and old teams)
See general info at bottom right for state grant match requirements and additional info
ADDITIONAL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDED TO THE STATE GRANT) All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FRC team
FIRST HQ Rookie 2 Year Grant (ends Nov 3) $4000 first year $2000 second year Application Link open now ends Nov 3 httpsusfirstsubmittablecomsubmit62717
FIRST in Michigan FRC Growth Grant (even rookies are eligible) $1000 for each new FRC team a new or returning teams recruits and helps throughout the season $1000 bonus if you grow more than one new FRC team this season
REGISTER A FRC TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
NASA (new and returning teams) (ends Sept 30)) $6000 rookie team (must reapply year 2) $5000 returning teams Application Link open now closes Sept 30 httpfrc-grantsarcnasagovrcsdirectionsphp
2016-2017 GRANT INFORMATION MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANTS
FIRST TECH CHALLENGE (FTC) MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FTC GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded middle schoolcharteracademy with registered FTC team(s) $ 300 Team support for all teams new and old to cover registration fee or other team expenses $1500 Coach stipend any adult from newold team priority on needs based rookies 1 per school 66 available Note There are no MDE advancement grants to StatesSuperRegionalsWorlds for FTC this season
See general State Grant bottom right for grant match requirements and additional info
ADDITIONAL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDED TO THE STATE GRANT) All teams - public private or community organization based with registered FTC team
FTC Team Grant from FIRST HQ (need based grant) $750 For new teams made up of waiver of $275 FTC reg fee plus $475 towards kit of parts purchase $275 For returning teams waiver of $275 FIRST FTC reg fee Application Link httpinfofirstinspiresorgfirsttechchallengegrant-0
FIRST in Michigan Middle School FTC Grants $800-1000 For Rookies $ TBD For Veterans Teams must first apply for FTC Team Grant from FIRST HQ (above) as amount awarded will factor in Reimbursement grants paid upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements Application link FIRST in Michigan FTC grant form $ 300 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo
REGISTER A FTC TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
GENERAL INFO amp ADDITONAL GRANTS State Grant Opens Sept 26 Closes Nov 7 at 1159 pm For all publicly funded schools with registered FRC FTC FLL and FLL Jr team(s) Application httpsmdoestatemiusMEGSPlusLogin2aspxAPPTHEME=MIMDE_MEGSPLUSampReturnURL=MEGSPlus
Match Required $25 on stipend 50 on team support can be satisfied by IN KIND school donation Payout In monthly installments January through August in State Aid monthly payment For More Info Visit httpwwwtechplanorgrdi or contact Amanda Stoel StoelAmichigangov
Ford Motor Co Employee Mentor Grant Opens Sept 1st Closes Oct 30th New and returning FLLJrFLLFTC actively mentored by a Ford employee are eligible for additional Ford sponsorship Application httpfordavaturenetSTEMRoboticsOverview submission by non-Ford employee team rep
Dow Area Grant New teams at all program levels in Midland Saginaw Bay City or nearby cities may qualify for Dow funding Returning teams at all levels with a Dow employee actively mentoring the team may qualify for Dow funding
TIP Many companies are willing to provide funding to youth STEM programs where an employee is actively involved Encourage team mentors and parents to reach out
CONTACT INFO DIRECTORS OF EACH PROGRAM President amp FIRST Robotics Competition- High School FIRST Tech Challenge ndash Middle School
Gail Alpert 2484254148 gailalpertgmailcom Tammy Damrath michiganftcgmailcom
FIRST LEGO League- Elementary ndash Grade 4 to end JR FIRST LEGO League - Elementary K-3 Pamela Williamson michiganfllgmailcom Cindy Nader michiganjrfllgmailcom
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM GRANTS FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL) - GRADE 4-END OF ELEMENTARY
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FLL GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANT (Sept 26-Nov 7)
Must be publicly funded elementary schoolcharteracademy with registered FLL team(s) $ 200 Team support for new and returning teams to cover registration fee or other team expenses $ 1500 Coach stipend any adult from new team one per school need based 20 available
ADDITIONAL FIRST IN MICHIGAN FLL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDDED TO STATE GRANT) All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FLL team $ 300 General Motors (new teams only) Application link for GM grant FIRST in Michigan FLL grant form $ 200 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo Reimbursement grants paid upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements
REGISTER A FLL TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE JR (FLL JR) ndash GRADES K-3
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FLL JR GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded elementary schoolcharteracademy with registered FLL Jr team(s) $ 100 Team support for new and returning teams to cover registration fee or other team expenses $1500 Coach stipend any adult from new team one per school needs based 13 available
ADD THESE FIRST IN MICHIGAN FLL JR GRANTS TO THE STATE GRANT All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FRC team $ 100 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo reimbursement grants upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements
REGISTER A FLL Jr TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) - Middle School DESCRIPTION 18rdquo x 18rdquo robot (starting configuration) TETRIX kit with Smartphone Android controller
bull Programmable in Java bull Autonomous and driver control mode bull Game is played in a 2-on-2 Alliance format bull Engineering notebook documents the teamrsquos
journey through the engineering process
TEAM SIZE Up to 15 students per team Multiple teams from single schoolorganization welcome
COST $1575 for robot kit and registration $100 per event (one mandatory qualifier)
2016-17 ANTICIPATED GRANTS (see last page for extensive list with links) FIRST FTC Team Grant (needs-based from FIRST HQ apply before paying ANYTHING)
bull Rookies $750 $275 for registration fee $475 toward kit purchase bull Veterans $275 waiver of registration fee (kits are reused year after year) bull Note This grant is applied as a credit directly to your teamrsquos registration fee and kit purchase
FIRST in Michigan Rookie FTC grant (anticipated) $800-$1000 to cover the difference between the teamrsquos FIRST FTC Team Grant and $1575 kit and registration fee
TIMELINE September - late December
REGISTER HERE Create account and login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) - High School DESCRIPTION Large 5 foot tall 120 pound remote-controlled robot
Common kit of components Autonomous and driver control mode Program in C++ Labview or Java
Design and management software
AGE GROUP High School exclusively
TEAM SIZE No specified limit- 18 to 35 optimal COST $6000 for kit and 2 events
ANTICIPATED 2016-17 GRANTS
State Grant and Private Grants make first year virtually free State Grant Includes a $1500 stipend for coach (see last page for extensive list)
TIMELINE January ndash April
SCHOLARSHIPS Over $29 MILLION in dedicated FIRST college scholarships
REGISTER AT Create account login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626 (registration ends early December)
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
LAST THREE YEARS FROM MDE GRANTS
PROGRAM TEAMS High School (FRC) 203 to 411 Middle School (FTC) 74 to 274 Late Elementary (FLL) 350 to 464 Grades K-3 (Jr FLL) 125 to 357
MICHIGAN LEADS THE NATION IN FRC AND FLL Jr TEAMS
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANTS FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC)
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FRC GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded high schoolcharteracademy with registered FRC team(s) $7500 For rookie teams covers $6000 rookie registration kit + 2 events with $1500 left over $5000 For second year teams covers $5000 reg fee kit + 2 events $2000 For third year teams covers $2000 of the $5000 reg fee kit + 2 events $1000 For teams 4 years and older covers $1000 of the $5000 reg fee + kit and 2 events $1500 Coach stipend (any adult one per school new and old teams) $1000 If team qualifies for States and funds are available (automatic new and old teams)
See general info at bottom right for state grant match requirements and additional info
ADDITIONAL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDED TO THE STATE GRANT) All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FRC team
FIRST HQ Rookie 2 Year Grant (ends Nov 3) $4000 first year $2000 second year Application Link open now ends Nov 3 httpsusfirstsubmittablecomsubmit62717
FIRST in Michigan FRC Growth Grant (even rookies are eligible) $1000 for each new FRC team a new or returning teams recruits and helps throughout the season $1000 bonus if you grow more than one new FRC team this season
REGISTER A FRC TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
NASA (new and returning teams) (ends Sept 30)) $6000 rookie team (must reapply year 2) $5000 returning teams Application Link open now closes Sept 30 httpfrc-grantsarcnasagovrcsdirectionsphp
2016-2017 GRANT INFORMATION MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANTS
FIRST TECH CHALLENGE (FTC) MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FTC GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded middle schoolcharteracademy with registered FTC team(s) $ 300 Team support for all teams new and old to cover registration fee or other team expenses $1500 Coach stipend any adult from newold team priority on needs based rookies 1 per school 66 available Note There are no MDE advancement grants to StatesSuperRegionalsWorlds for FTC this season
See general State Grant bottom right for grant match requirements and additional info
ADDITIONAL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDED TO THE STATE GRANT) All teams - public private or community organization based with registered FTC team
FTC Team Grant from FIRST HQ (need based grant) $750 For new teams made up of waiver of $275 FTC reg fee plus $475 towards kit of parts purchase $275 For returning teams waiver of $275 FIRST FTC reg fee Application Link httpinfofirstinspiresorgfirsttechchallengegrant-0
FIRST in Michigan Middle School FTC Grants $800-1000 For Rookies $ TBD For Veterans Teams must first apply for FTC Team Grant from FIRST HQ (above) as amount awarded will factor in Reimbursement grants paid upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements Application link FIRST in Michigan FTC grant form $ 300 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo
REGISTER A FTC TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
GENERAL INFO amp ADDITONAL GRANTS State Grant Opens Sept 26 Closes Nov 7 at 1159 pm For all publicly funded schools with registered FRC FTC FLL and FLL Jr team(s) Application httpsmdoestatemiusMEGSPlusLogin2aspxAPPTHEME=MIMDE_MEGSPLUSampReturnURL=MEGSPlus
Match Required $25 on stipend 50 on team support can be satisfied by IN KIND school donation Payout In monthly installments January through August in State Aid monthly payment For More Info Visit httpwwwtechplanorgrdi or contact Amanda Stoel StoelAmichigangov
Ford Motor Co Employee Mentor Grant Opens Sept 1st Closes Oct 30th New and returning FLLJrFLLFTC actively mentored by a Ford employee are eligible for additional Ford sponsorship Application httpfordavaturenetSTEMRoboticsOverview submission by non-Ford employee team rep
Dow Area Grant New teams at all program levels in Midland Saginaw Bay City or nearby cities may qualify for Dow funding Returning teams at all levels with a Dow employee actively mentoring the team may qualify for Dow funding
TIP Many companies are willing to provide funding to youth STEM programs where an employee is actively involved Encourage team mentors and parents to reach out
CONTACT INFO DIRECTORS OF EACH PROGRAM President amp FIRST Robotics Competition- High School FIRST Tech Challenge ndash Middle School
Gail Alpert 2484254148 gailalpertgmailcom Tammy Damrath michiganftcgmailcom
FIRST LEGO League- Elementary ndash Grade 4 to end JR FIRST LEGO League - Elementary K-3 Pamela Williamson michiganfllgmailcom Cindy Nader michiganjrfllgmailcom
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM GRANTS FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL) - GRADE 4-END OF ELEMENTARY
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FLL GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANT (Sept 26-Nov 7)
Must be publicly funded elementary schoolcharteracademy with registered FLL team(s) $ 200 Team support for new and returning teams to cover registration fee or other team expenses $ 1500 Coach stipend any adult from new team one per school need based 20 available
ADDITIONAL FIRST IN MICHIGAN FLL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDDED TO STATE GRANT) All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FLL team $ 300 General Motors (new teams only) Application link for GM grant FIRST in Michigan FLL grant form $ 200 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo Reimbursement grants paid upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements
REGISTER A FLL TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE JR (FLL JR) ndash GRADES K-3
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FLL JR GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded elementary schoolcharteracademy with registered FLL Jr team(s) $ 100 Team support for new and returning teams to cover registration fee or other team expenses $1500 Coach stipend any adult from new team one per school needs based 13 available
ADD THESE FIRST IN MICHIGAN FLL JR GRANTS TO THE STATE GRANT All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FRC team $ 100 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo reimbursement grants upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements
REGISTER A FLL Jr TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) - High School DESCRIPTION Large 5 foot tall 120 pound remote-controlled robot
Common kit of components Autonomous and driver control mode Program in C++ Labview or Java
Design and management software
AGE GROUP High School exclusively
TEAM SIZE No specified limit- 18 to 35 optimal COST $6000 for kit and 2 events
ANTICIPATED 2016-17 GRANTS
State Grant and Private Grants make first year virtually free State Grant Includes a $1500 stipend for coach (see last page for extensive list)
TIMELINE January ndash April
SCHOLARSHIPS Over $29 MILLION in dedicated FIRST college scholarships
REGISTER AT Create account login then register team here httpwwwfirstinspiresorgnode10626 (registration ends early December)
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
LAST THREE YEARS FROM MDE GRANTS
PROGRAM TEAMS High School (FRC) 203 to 411 Middle School (FTC) 74 to 274 Late Elementary (FLL) 350 to 464 Grades K-3 (Jr FLL) 125 to 357
MICHIGAN LEADS THE NATION IN FRC AND FLL Jr TEAMS
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANTS FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC)
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FRC GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded high schoolcharteracademy with registered FRC team(s) $7500 For rookie teams covers $6000 rookie registration kit + 2 events with $1500 left over $5000 For second year teams covers $5000 reg fee kit + 2 events $2000 For third year teams covers $2000 of the $5000 reg fee kit + 2 events $1000 For teams 4 years and older covers $1000 of the $5000 reg fee + kit and 2 events $1500 Coach stipend (any adult one per school new and old teams) $1000 If team qualifies for States and funds are available (automatic new and old teams)
See general info at bottom right for state grant match requirements and additional info
ADDITIONAL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDED TO THE STATE GRANT) All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FRC team
FIRST HQ Rookie 2 Year Grant (ends Nov 3) $4000 first year $2000 second year Application Link open now ends Nov 3 httpsusfirstsubmittablecomsubmit62717
FIRST in Michigan FRC Growth Grant (even rookies are eligible) $1000 for each new FRC team a new or returning teams recruits and helps throughout the season $1000 bonus if you grow more than one new FRC team this season
REGISTER A FRC TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
NASA (new and returning teams) (ends Sept 30)) $6000 rookie team (must reapply year 2) $5000 returning teams Application Link open now closes Sept 30 httpfrc-grantsarcnasagovrcsdirectionsphp
2016-2017 GRANT INFORMATION MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANTS
FIRST TECH CHALLENGE (FTC) MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FTC GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded middle schoolcharteracademy with registered FTC team(s) $ 300 Team support for all teams new and old to cover registration fee or other team expenses $1500 Coach stipend any adult from newold team priority on needs based rookies 1 per school 66 available Note There are no MDE advancement grants to StatesSuperRegionalsWorlds for FTC this season
See general State Grant bottom right for grant match requirements and additional info
ADDITIONAL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDED TO THE STATE GRANT) All teams - public private or community organization based with registered FTC team
FTC Team Grant from FIRST HQ (need based grant) $750 For new teams made up of waiver of $275 FTC reg fee plus $475 towards kit of parts purchase $275 For returning teams waiver of $275 FIRST FTC reg fee Application Link httpinfofirstinspiresorgfirsttechchallengegrant-0
FIRST in Michigan Middle School FTC Grants $800-1000 For Rookies $ TBD For Veterans Teams must first apply for FTC Team Grant from FIRST HQ (above) as amount awarded will factor in Reimbursement grants paid upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements Application link FIRST in Michigan FTC grant form $ 300 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo
REGISTER A FTC TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
GENERAL INFO amp ADDITONAL GRANTS State Grant Opens Sept 26 Closes Nov 7 at 1159 pm For all publicly funded schools with registered FRC FTC FLL and FLL Jr team(s) Application httpsmdoestatemiusMEGSPlusLogin2aspxAPPTHEME=MIMDE_MEGSPLUSampReturnURL=MEGSPlus
Match Required $25 on stipend 50 on team support can be satisfied by IN KIND school donation Payout In monthly installments January through August in State Aid monthly payment For More Info Visit httpwwwtechplanorgrdi or contact Amanda Stoel StoelAmichigangov
Ford Motor Co Employee Mentor Grant Opens Sept 1st Closes Oct 30th New and returning FLLJrFLLFTC actively mentored by a Ford employee are eligible for additional Ford sponsorship Application httpfordavaturenetSTEMRoboticsOverview submission by non-Ford employee team rep
Dow Area Grant New teams at all program levels in Midland Saginaw Bay City or nearby cities may qualify for Dow funding Returning teams at all levels with a Dow employee actively mentoring the team may qualify for Dow funding
TIP Many companies are willing to provide funding to youth STEM programs where an employee is actively involved Encourage team mentors and parents to reach out
CONTACT INFO DIRECTORS OF EACH PROGRAM President amp FIRST Robotics Competition- High School FIRST Tech Challenge ndash Middle School
Gail Alpert 2484254148 gailalpertgmailcom Tammy Damrath michiganftcgmailcom
FIRST LEGO League- Elementary ndash Grade 4 to end JR FIRST LEGO League - Elementary K-3 Pamela Williamson michiganfllgmailcom Cindy Nader michiganjrfllgmailcom
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM GRANTS FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL) - GRADE 4-END OF ELEMENTARY
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FLL GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANT (Sept 26-Nov 7)
Must be publicly funded elementary schoolcharteracademy with registered FLL team(s) $ 200 Team support for new and returning teams to cover registration fee or other team expenses $ 1500 Coach stipend any adult from new team one per school need based 20 available
ADDITIONAL FIRST IN MICHIGAN FLL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDDED TO STATE GRANT) All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FLL team $ 300 General Motors (new teams only) Application link for GM grant FIRST in Michigan FLL grant form $ 200 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo Reimbursement grants paid upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements
REGISTER A FLL TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE JR (FLL JR) ndash GRADES K-3
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FLL JR GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded elementary schoolcharteracademy with registered FLL Jr team(s) $ 100 Team support for new and returning teams to cover registration fee or other team expenses $1500 Coach stipend any adult from new team one per school needs based 13 available
ADD THESE FIRST IN MICHIGAN FLL JR GRANTS TO THE STATE GRANT All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FRC team $ 100 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo reimbursement grants upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements
REGISTER A FLL Jr TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
FIRST ROBOTICS Michiganrsquos Progression of Programs
EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
LAST THREE YEARS FROM MDE GRANTS
PROGRAM TEAMS High School (FRC) 203 to 411 Middle School (FTC) 74 to 274 Late Elementary (FLL) 350 to 464 Grades K-3 (Jr FLL) 125 to 357
MICHIGAN LEADS THE NATION IN FRC AND FLL Jr TEAMS
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANTS FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC)
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FRC GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded high schoolcharteracademy with registered FRC team(s) $7500 For rookie teams covers $6000 rookie registration kit + 2 events with $1500 left over $5000 For second year teams covers $5000 reg fee kit + 2 events $2000 For third year teams covers $2000 of the $5000 reg fee kit + 2 events $1000 For teams 4 years and older covers $1000 of the $5000 reg fee + kit and 2 events $1500 Coach stipend (any adult one per school new and old teams) $1000 If team qualifies for States and funds are available (automatic new and old teams)
See general info at bottom right for state grant match requirements and additional info
ADDITIONAL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDED TO THE STATE GRANT) All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FRC team
FIRST HQ Rookie 2 Year Grant (ends Nov 3) $4000 first year $2000 second year Application Link open now ends Nov 3 httpsusfirstsubmittablecomsubmit62717
FIRST in Michigan FRC Growth Grant (even rookies are eligible) $1000 for each new FRC team a new or returning teams recruits and helps throughout the season $1000 bonus if you grow more than one new FRC team this season
REGISTER A FRC TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
NASA (new and returning teams) (ends Sept 30)) $6000 rookie team (must reapply year 2) $5000 returning teams Application Link open now closes Sept 30 httpfrc-grantsarcnasagovrcsdirectionsphp
2016-2017 GRANT INFORMATION MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANTS
FIRST TECH CHALLENGE (FTC) MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FTC GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded middle schoolcharteracademy with registered FTC team(s) $ 300 Team support for all teams new and old to cover registration fee or other team expenses $1500 Coach stipend any adult from newold team priority on needs based rookies 1 per school 66 available Note There are no MDE advancement grants to StatesSuperRegionalsWorlds for FTC this season
See general State Grant bottom right for grant match requirements and additional info
ADDITIONAL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDED TO THE STATE GRANT) All teams - public private or community organization based with registered FTC team
FTC Team Grant from FIRST HQ (need based grant) $750 For new teams made up of waiver of $275 FTC reg fee plus $475 towards kit of parts purchase $275 For returning teams waiver of $275 FIRST FTC reg fee Application Link httpinfofirstinspiresorgfirsttechchallengegrant-0
FIRST in Michigan Middle School FTC Grants $800-1000 For Rookies $ TBD For Veterans Teams must first apply for FTC Team Grant from FIRST HQ (above) as amount awarded will factor in Reimbursement grants paid upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements Application link FIRST in Michigan FTC grant form $ 300 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo
REGISTER A FTC TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
GENERAL INFO amp ADDITONAL GRANTS State Grant Opens Sept 26 Closes Nov 7 at 1159 pm For all publicly funded schools with registered FRC FTC FLL and FLL Jr team(s) Application httpsmdoestatemiusMEGSPlusLogin2aspxAPPTHEME=MIMDE_MEGSPLUSampReturnURL=MEGSPlus
Match Required $25 on stipend 50 on team support can be satisfied by IN KIND school donation Payout In monthly installments January through August in State Aid monthly payment For More Info Visit httpwwwtechplanorgrdi or contact Amanda Stoel StoelAmichigangov
Ford Motor Co Employee Mentor Grant Opens Sept 1st Closes Oct 30th New and returning FLLJrFLLFTC actively mentored by a Ford employee are eligible for additional Ford sponsorship Application httpfordavaturenetSTEMRoboticsOverview submission by non-Ford employee team rep
Dow Area Grant New teams at all program levels in Midland Saginaw Bay City or nearby cities may qualify for Dow funding Returning teams at all levels with a Dow employee actively mentoring the team may qualify for Dow funding
TIP Many companies are willing to provide funding to youth STEM programs where an employee is actively involved Encourage team mentors and parents to reach out
CONTACT INFO DIRECTORS OF EACH PROGRAM President amp FIRST Robotics Competition- High School FIRST Tech Challenge ndash Middle School
Gail Alpert 2484254148 gailalpertgmailcom Tammy Damrath michiganftcgmailcom
FIRST LEGO League- Elementary ndash Grade 4 to end JR FIRST LEGO League - Elementary K-3 Pamela Williamson michiganfllgmailcom Cindy Nader michiganjrfllgmailcom
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM GRANTS FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL) - GRADE 4-END OF ELEMENTARY
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FLL GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANT (Sept 26-Nov 7)
Must be publicly funded elementary schoolcharteracademy with registered FLL team(s) $ 200 Team support for new and returning teams to cover registration fee or other team expenses $ 1500 Coach stipend any adult from new team one per school need based 20 available
ADDITIONAL FIRST IN MICHIGAN FLL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDDED TO STATE GRANT) All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FLL team $ 300 General Motors (new teams only) Application link for GM grant FIRST in Michigan FLL grant form $ 200 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo Reimbursement grants paid upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements
REGISTER A FLL TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE JR (FLL JR) ndash GRADES K-3
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FLL JR GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded elementary schoolcharteracademy with registered FLL Jr team(s) $ 100 Team support for new and returning teams to cover registration fee or other team expenses $1500 Coach stipend any adult from new team one per school needs based 13 available
ADD THESE FIRST IN MICHIGAN FLL JR GRANTS TO THE STATE GRANT All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FRC team $ 100 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo reimbursement grants upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements
REGISTER A FLL Jr TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANTS FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC)
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FRC GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded high schoolcharteracademy with registered FRC team(s) $7500 For rookie teams covers $6000 rookie registration kit + 2 events with $1500 left over $5000 For second year teams covers $5000 reg fee kit + 2 events $2000 For third year teams covers $2000 of the $5000 reg fee kit + 2 events $1000 For teams 4 years and older covers $1000 of the $5000 reg fee + kit and 2 events $1500 Coach stipend (any adult one per school new and old teams) $1000 If team qualifies for States and funds are available (automatic new and old teams)
See general info at bottom right for state grant match requirements and additional info
ADDITIONAL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDED TO THE STATE GRANT) All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FRC team
FIRST HQ Rookie 2 Year Grant (ends Nov 3) $4000 first year $2000 second year Application Link open now ends Nov 3 httpsusfirstsubmittablecomsubmit62717
FIRST in Michigan FRC Growth Grant (even rookies are eligible) $1000 for each new FRC team a new or returning teams recruits and helps throughout the season $1000 bonus if you grow more than one new FRC team this season
REGISTER A FRC TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
NASA (new and returning teams) (ends Sept 30)) $6000 rookie team (must reapply year 2) $5000 returning teams Application Link open now closes Sept 30 httpfrc-grantsarcnasagovrcsdirectionsphp
2016-2017 GRANT INFORMATION MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANTS
FIRST TECH CHALLENGE (FTC) MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FTC GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded middle schoolcharteracademy with registered FTC team(s) $ 300 Team support for all teams new and old to cover registration fee or other team expenses $1500 Coach stipend any adult from newold team priority on needs based rookies 1 per school 66 available Note There are no MDE advancement grants to StatesSuperRegionalsWorlds for FTC this season
See general State Grant bottom right for grant match requirements and additional info
ADDITIONAL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDED TO THE STATE GRANT) All teams - public private or community organization based with registered FTC team
FTC Team Grant from FIRST HQ (need based grant) $750 For new teams made up of waiver of $275 FTC reg fee plus $475 towards kit of parts purchase $275 For returning teams waiver of $275 FIRST FTC reg fee Application Link httpinfofirstinspiresorgfirsttechchallengegrant-0
FIRST in Michigan Middle School FTC Grants $800-1000 For Rookies $ TBD For Veterans Teams must first apply for FTC Team Grant from FIRST HQ (above) as amount awarded will factor in Reimbursement grants paid upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements Application link FIRST in Michigan FTC grant form $ 300 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo
REGISTER A FTC TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
GENERAL INFO amp ADDITONAL GRANTS State Grant Opens Sept 26 Closes Nov 7 at 1159 pm For all publicly funded schools with registered FRC FTC FLL and FLL Jr team(s) Application httpsmdoestatemiusMEGSPlusLogin2aspxAPPTHEME=MIMDE_MEGSPLUSampReturnURL=MEGSPlus
Match Required $25 on stipend 50 on team support can be satisfied by IN KIND school donation Payout In monthly installments January through August in State Aid monthly payment For More Info Visit httpwwwtechplanorgrdi or contact Amanda Stoel StoelAmichigangov
Ford Motor Co Employee Mentor Grant Opens Sept 1st Closes Oct 30th New and returning FLLJrFLLFTC actively mentored by a Ford employee are eligible for additional Ford sponsorship Application httpfordavaturenetSTEMRoboticsOverview submission by non-Ford employee team rep
Dow Area Grant New teams at all program levels in Midland Saginaw Bay City or nearby cities may qualify for Dow funding Returning teams at all levels with a Dow employee actively mentoring the team may qualify for Dow funding
TIP Many companies are willing to provide funding to youth STEM programs where an employee is actively involved Encourage team mentors and parents to reach out
CONTACT INFO DIRECTORS OF EACH PROGRAM President amp FIRST Robotics Competition- High School FIRST Tech Challenge ndash Middle School
Gail Alpert 2484254148 gailalpertgmailcom Tammy Damrath michiganftcgmailcom
FIRST LEGO League- Elementary ndash Grade 4 to end JR FIRST LEGO League - Elementary K-3 Pamela Williamson michiganfllgmailcom Cindy Nader michiganjrfllgmailcom
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM GRANTS FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL) - GRADE 4-END OF ELEMENTARY
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FLL GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANT (Sept 26-Nov 7)
Must be publicly funded elementary schoolcharteracademy with registered FLL team(s) $ 200 Team support for new and returning teams to cover registration fee or other team expenses $ 1500 Coach stipend any adult from new team one per school need based 20 available
ADDITIONAL FIRST IN MICHIGAN FLL GRANTS (CAN BE ADDDED TO STATE GRANT) All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FLL team $ 300 General Motors (new teams only) Application link for GM grant FIRST in Michigan FLL grant form $ 200 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo Reimbursement grants paid upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements
REGISTER A FLL TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE JR (FLL JR) ndash GRADES K-3
MICHIGAN DEPT OF EDUCATION FLL JR GRANT - MEGS+ ldquoSTATE GRANTrdquo (Sept 26-Nov 7) Must be publicly funded elementary schoolcharteracademy with registered FLL Jr team(s) $ 100 Team support for new and returning teams to cover registration fee or other team expenses $1500 Coach stipend any adult from new team one per school needs based 13 available
ADD THESE FIRST IN MICHIGAN FLL JR GRANTS TO THE STATE GRANT All teams- public private or community organization based with registered FRC team $ 100 Ford Motor Co employee mentor grant see ldquoGeneral Information on Grantsrdquo reimbursement grants upon proof of kit purchase and compliance with grant requirements
REGISTER A FLL Jr TEAM Create acct then register team httpsmyfirstinspiresorgDashboard
