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FIRST in Texas Foundation Grant

FIRST in Texas

Regional FIRST in Texas Foundation Grant is for FTC/FRC teams in Texas, so Westwood Robotics (Austin, TX; FTC team) is directly eligible; as a cash grant it can cover registration, kit-of-parts shortfalls, or competition travel. This Texas-specific funding is a strong fit given the team’s location and FIRST focus.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

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FIRST® in Texas Grant

FIRST in Texas

FIRST® in Texas Grant explicitly supports Texas FIRST teams; Westwood Robotics (FTC, Austin) is eligible and would benefit from unrestricted cash to pay for registration, parts, or travel. Being a regional FIRST program grant, it directly aligns with the team’s mission and logistical needs.

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Untitled opportunity

Gene Haas Foundation grants are explicitly for FIRST teams and the Gene Haas name is a flagged high-priority match; Westwood Robotics is eligible and could use the cash grant to offset machining/parts costs or registration fees. This unrestricted robotics-focused cash aligns closely with FTC team expenses.

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Polymaker Filament Sponsorship

Polymaker

Polymaker Filament Sponsorship explicitly supports robotics teams with 3D printing filament; Westwood Robotics can use filament for custom parts and prototyping. This material sponsorship lowers recurring consumable costs and supports build cycles.

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Swyft Robotics Sponsorship

Swyft

Swyft Robotics Sponsorship provides material support for FIRST teams and the presence of 'Swyft' is a flagged high-priority match; material sponsorship for parts/encoders would directly reduce hardware costs for Westwood Robotics. As a parts/material sponsorship, it supplies tangible resources the team will use on their robot.

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Gene Haas Foundation Competition Team Grant

Gene Haas Foundation

Gene Haas Foundation Competition Team Grant targets FIRST teams creating parts/products (CNC-related), and Westwood Robotics is eligible as an FTC team; the $3,000 cash would be very useful for fabrication, parts, or equipment. This grant aligns with hands-on build activities central to the team’s mission.

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Haas Foundation FIRST FTC/FRC Grant

Gene Haas Foundation

Haas Foundation FIRST FTC/FRC Grant is explicitly for FTC/FRC teams and is highly accessible to teams like Westwood Robotics; the $2,000 cash grant would directly help cover kit-of-parts upgrades, registration, or travel. The Haas/FIRST linkage makes this an excellent, mission-aligned opportunity.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

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FIRST Robotics Community Grant

FIRST Foundation

FIRST Robotics Community Grant supports FTC/FRC teams with funding for registration, parts, and travel; Westwood Robotics (FTC, Austin) fits the eligibility and could apply to cover major season expenses. As a sizable cash award, it would meaningfully reduce the team’s $10k budget pressures.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

$10,000

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FIRST Robotics District Championship Grant

FIRST

FIRST Robotics District Championship Grant targets FIRST teams needing support for championship travel/participation; Westwood Robotics (FTC) is eligible and would benefit from cash to cover travel/registration for district/championship events. This is a direct match for competition-related expenses.

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Untitled opportunity

Polymaker Material Filament Sponsorship (alternate listing) provides dedicated 3D printing filament to robotics teams; Westwood Robotics can use filament for prototype and custom robot parts. This material sponsorship directly reduces consumable costs for ongoing build needs.

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FIRST Senior Mentor Program

FIRST

FIRST Senior Mentor Program supports mentor development for FIRST teams; as an FTC team, Westwood Robotics can benefit from mentor-focused resources or stipends to strengthen coaching. Mentor support indirectly improves team performance and sustainability through stronger technical and organizational guidance.

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Swyft Robotics Virtual Kit of Parts Voucher

Swyft Robotics

Swyft Robotics Virtual Kit of Parts Voucher is a Swyft-branded store credit for hardware components and is a flagged high-priority match; the voucher (store credit) would directly supply parts Westwood Robotics needs for robot sensors and encoders. As a store credit, it reduces out-of-pocket spending on specific hardware items.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

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MSOE FIRST Team Sponsorship

MSOE Foundation

MSOE FIRST Team Sponsorship explicitly mentions FIRST and is designed for FIRST teams; Westwood Robotics is eligible and the $250 cash grant (with a recruiter-visit requirement) could be applied to small expenses like registration or parts. The engagement requirement is manageable for a school-affiliated team and yields both funds and college connections.

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Autodesk

Autodesk

Texas Instruments grant is robotics-true and the company has strong Texas ties—this gives extra relevance for an Austin-based team; a $500 cash grant (restricted use) can still help cover sensors or specific components for Westwood Robotics. The regional/company alignment makes it a favorable opportunity.

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Siemens We Make It Real

Siemens

Siemens 'We Make It Real' grant has a history of supporting FIRST teams and is open to robotics programs; Westwood Robotics could apply for the $2,500 cash grant to fund parts, tools, or event expenses. The unrestricted cash is well-suited to offsetting the team’s annual budget pressures.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

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Limelight Vision Sponsorship

Limelight

Limelight Vision Sponsorship supplies vision-tracking hardware for FTC/FRC teams; Westwood Robotics could obtain vision systems as material sponsorship to improve robot autonomy. This directly enhances competitive capability while saving on hardware costs.

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Vex Robotics Sponsorship

Vex Robotics

Vex Robotics Sponsorship offers robotics hardware and kits that are useful for prototyping and outreach; Westwood Robotics could receive in-kind equipment to support training and practice bots. Material donations reduce the team’s need to buy spare or practice parts.

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AndyMark Sponsorship

AndyMark

AndyMark Sponsorship provides robotics parts and hardware to FIRST teams; Westwood Robotics can use donated components to build and test robots, lowering equipment costs. Material sponsorships like this directly support the team’s hands-on needs.

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REV Robotics Sponsorship

REV Robotics

REV Robotics Sponsorship supplies parts and hardware for FTC/FRC teams; Westwood Robotics could obtain drivetrain components or electronics as an in-kind/material sponsorship. This reduces cash outlays for critical hardware and speeds build iterations.

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Autodesk

Autodesk

Autodesk store credit provides software sponsorship for robotics teams; Westwood Robotics can leverage Autodesk tools for CAD and simulation using the store credit. Access to these tools supports robot design and team skill-building while lowering software expenses.

FIRST RoboticsSTEM

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PTC / Creo

PTC

PTC / Creo store credit offers software/tools sponsorship for robotics teams and is a good match for an FTC team using CAD; Westwood Robotics could receive software access to support design and documentation as a store credit. This reduces software licensing costs and improves CAD-driven part design.

FIRST RoboticsSTEM

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LEGO Foundation STEM Play Grant

LEGO Foundation

LEGO Foundation STEM Play Grant supports STEM programs that blend play and learning; as an FTC team with school affiliation, Westwood Robotics could align a proposal around playful engineering activities and use cash for curriculum or kits. The funding supports engaging STEM pedagogy that complements robotics practice.

STEMEducation

$15,000

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Youth Technology & Engineering Grant

Motorola Solutions Foundation

Motorola Solutions Foundation Youth Technology & Engineering Grant funds nonprofits running youth technology programs; Westwood Robotics as a school-based FTC team could qualify via a supporting nonprofit or school partnership and use funds for programming or equipment. The cash award would support scale-up of hands-on engineering experiences.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

$25,000

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MSOE Foundation

MSOE Foundation

MSOE Foundation (general listing) supports robotics teams and is open; Westwood Robotics could apply for a modest $250 cash grant to help with registration or consumables. Even small awards reduce the strain on the annual $10k budget.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

$250

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BAE Systems

BAE Systems

BAE Systems grant is robotics-true though location/restrictions may apply; if Westwood Robotics meets location or recipient criteria, the $500 cash (restricted use) can offset targeted equipment or program costs. It’s a potential supplementary cash source for team needs.

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$500

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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments

Texas National Science Foundation-style STEM funds (NSF) are open to nonprofits doing STEM programming; while competitive and geared to larger projects, Westwood Robotics could partner with a nonprofit or school for eligible proposals and use funds for program expansion. This is a longer-term, competitive funding route rather than immediate team support.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

$500

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Boeing

Boeing

Boeing grants are often available to FIRST teams but may have location/restrictions and unspecified amounts; if Westwood Robotics meets Boeing’s geographic or program criteria, cash support could be used for travel or equipment. Given the potential restrictions, it’s a moderate-fit option to explore.

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