As we did for the 2021 season, we want to make some special accommodations for new teams with respect to eligibility for rookie awards and district points.
2022 Rookie Awards and District Points
Jun 09, 2021 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics CompetitionFIRST Scholarship Provider: The Knowledge Society
Jun 08, 2021 Written by FIRST Scholarship Provider: The Knowledge SocietyThere is still time to apply for this amazing opportunity - deadline is June 30th!
Summer enrichment with FIRST using hands-on learning
Jun 03, 2021 By Libby Simpson, FIRST Director of Education
Tools and techniques are at your disposal through FIRST to meet students' social, emotional, and academic needs during summer learning enrichment. Learn how FIRST community members are providing STEM learning opportunities for students using the resources from our FIRST @ Home curriculum series.
Pride Month
Jun 03, 2021 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics CompetitionFIRST is celebrating Pride Month! Check out this thoughtful and important Inspire blog by Dr. Janell Catlin, our Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month!
Jun 01, 2021 By Dr. Janell N. Catlin, Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, FIRST
FIRST Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Dr. Janell N. Catlin shares the Pride Edition of the FIRST logo alongside collaborations with the Human Rights Campaign and LGBTQ+ of FIRST – part of our commitment to LGBTQ+ individuals and creating a more equitable and inclusive community.
BAE Logo
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Ford Logo
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Off-Season Event Information
May 28, 2021 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics CompetitionMany of you probably know that FIRST is allowing Off-Season Events to start up again July 1. We have developed the guildelines that we ask organizers to use in hosting these events. Please see the cross-program Off-Season Event page for details.
Team Grant Opportunities
FIRST is proud to share these opportunities for grant funding from our sponsors. New grant opportunities will be posted throughout the year, so check back often.
Your Program Delivery Partner is another great resource for potential local grant opportunities.
- If you are expecting a grant, please do not check out until that grant has been awarded. FIRST will not be able to make changes to orders after checkout. For more details, please read the FIRST payment terms.
- Grant availability and restrictions are determined by Sponsor Intent.
- Click on the Details to view the grant application and learn more about restrictions and requirements
- To search for non-state specific grants use the Location filter and select --All Areas--
- More team fundraising ideas are available in the FIRST Fundraising toolkit.
- Additional questions? View the Team Grant FAQ and/or Regrant page.
- Question on a specific grant? Email teamgrants@firstinspires.org.
Check back frequently for new or modified opportunities.
Thank You Judges and Congratulations Game Design Challenge Finalists!
May 27, 2021 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics CompetitionJudging this season was a Herculean task for our volunteer judges and judge advisors.