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FIRST in Texas Foundation Grant

FIRST in Texas

This is the FIRST in Texas Foundation Grant (cash grant) and is directly targeted to FTC and FRC teams operating in Texas, so FTC Tomahawk (Austin, TX) is fully eligible. The cash award can cover registration, kit-of-parts, and travel costs, which directly reduces the team’s budget pressure and supports season participation.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

$8,000

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Haas Foundation FIRST FTC/FRC Grant

Gene Haas Foundation

The Haas Foundation FIRST FTC/FRC Grant (cash grant) explicitly supports FTC and FRC teams, making FTC Tomahawk eligible and well-aligned with its mission. A cash award from Haas would help pay for parts, machining, or registration fees, directly lowering out-of-pocket expenses for this public-school FTC team.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

$2,000

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Untitled opportunity

The Gene Haas Foundation cash grant is explicitly aimed at FIRST Robotics teams (FTC/FRC) and is highly accessible to teams like FTC Tomahawk. Unrestricted cash from Haas can be applied to machining, tools, travel, or registration—critical cost items for a small team budget.

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In-kind

Swyft Robotics Sponsorship

Swyft

The Swyft Robotics Sponsorship (material sponsorship/store credit) is explicitly designed for FIRST robotics teams, so FTC Tomahawk qualifies to receive parts and encoders. Receiving Swyft materials or vouchers directly supplies hardware components the team needs while conserving the limited cash budget.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

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Untitled opportunity

The Polymaker Material Filament Sponsorship (material sponsorship) is directly targeted to robotics teams for 3D printing supplies, making FTC Tomahawk eligible. Provision of filament lowers recurring material costs and supports iterative design and parts production for the team’s robot builds.

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Polymaker Filament Sponsorship

Polymaker

The Polymaker Filament Sponsorship (material sponsorship) is explicitly for robotics teams and provides 3D printing filament, which FTC Tomahawk (an FTC team) can use for custom robot parts. In-kind filament donations reduce consumable costs and enable rapid prototyping without tapping the small cash budget.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

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FIRST Robotics Community Grant

FIRST Foundation

The FIRST Robotics Community Grant (cash grant) supports FTC teams for registration, parts, and travel and explicitly lists FTC as eligible, so FTC Tomahawk is a strong match. A large unrestricted award would directly cover competition fees, parts, and travel expenses to expand the team’s season participation.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

$10,000

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Gene Haas Foundation Competition Team Grant

Gene Haas Foundation

The Gene Haas Foundation Competition Team Grant (cash grant) targets FIRST FRC and FTC teams that use machining/CNC, making FTC Tomahawk eligible if they meet the program criteria. This cash support would subsidize CNC work or tooling costs that often strain small FTC team budgets.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

$3,000

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FIRST Robotics District Championship Grant

FIRST

The FIRST Robotics District Championship Grant (cash grant) is aimed at FIRST teams to offset championship travel and participation costs, making FTC Tomahawk eligible for regional/district support. This funding would directly reduce travel/registration expenses for district-level competition, a major budget pressure point.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments

The Texas Instruments grant (cash grant) is a Texas-based STEM fund and lists FIRST/robotics among sectors, making FTC Tomahawk (Austin, TX) a good geographic and programmatic match. Cash from TI can underwrite electronics, sensors, or registration costs for the team’s season.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

$500

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Haas Technical Education Center

Haas

The Haas Technical Education Center opportunity (cash/material focus) references Haas and technical education aligned with FIRST teams, making it a strong match for FTC Tomahawk. Support here could provide technical resources or cash for machining and training, directly benefiting team fabrication skills.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

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In-kind

Actuonix Motion Devices FIRST Robotics Grant

Actuonix Motion Devices

The Actuonix Motion Devices FIRST Robotics Grant (material sponsorship) explicitly serves FIRST teams by providing actuators and motion components, so FTC Tomahawk is eligible. Receiving actuators in-kind directly lowers parts expenses and enables more advanced mechanisms on the team’s robot.

STEMFIRST Robotics

$500

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Voucher

SOLIDWORKS Free License – Veteran FIRST Teams

SOLIDWORKS / Dassault Systèmes

The SOLIDWORKS Free License for veteran FIRST teams (store credit/software) targets non-rookie FIRST teams; with 3–5 years of programming FTC Tomahawk qualifies as a veteran team. Access to SOLIDWORKS licenses would save on CAD software costs and improve the team’s design capabilities without impacting their cash budget.

STEMFIRST Robotics

$3,000 credit

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Untitled opportunity

The John Deere FIRST Robotics Grant (cash grant) supports FIRST teams and lists STEM/education as sectors, making FTC Tomahawk eligible. Cash from John Deere could be used for registration, parts, or travel, directly helping the team stretch its $10,000 annual budget.

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FRC Tees Sponsorship

FRC Tees

FRC Tees Sponsorship (material sponsorship) provides custom apparel to FIRST teams and explicitly references FRC/FIRST, so FTC Tomahawk can apply for team uniforms/branding. Sponsored uniforms reduce fundraising burden and improve team identity at events without using limited cash reserves.

STEMFIRST Robotics

$500

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Voucher

Swyft Robotics Virtual Kit of Parts Voucher

Swyft Robotics

The Swyft Robotics Virtual Kit of Parts Voucher (store credit/voucher) is explicitly for FIRST teams and supplies hardware components through the FIRST dashboard, making FTC Tomahawk eligible. Even a small voucher directly offsets hardware purchases for the team’s robot and prototyping needs.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

$50 credit

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Siemens We Make It Real

Siemens

Siemens 'We Make It Real' (cash grant) lists FIRST/robotics and STEM as sectors and has been used by FIRST teams previously, so FTC Tomahawk is eligible. Cash funding can support registration, parts, or outreach activities and bolster the team’s technical programming.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

$2,500

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MSOE FIRST Team Sponsorship

MSOE Foundation

The MSOE FIRST Team Sponsorship (cash grant) supports FIRST teams and only requests that college recruiters speak to the team, which FTC Tomahawk can accommodate. The small cash award helps cover incidental season costs while building college outreach opportunities for students.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

$250

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In-kind

Studica Robotics Grant

Studica

Studica Robotics Grant (material sponsorship) explicitly provides components and sensors to FIRST teams, so FTC Tomahawk is eligible. In-kind robotics hardware lowers the team’s parts expenses and supports building competitive mechanisms on a limited budget.

STEMFIRST RoboticsEducation

$1,000

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Youth Technology & Engineering Grant

Motorola Solutions Foundation

The Motorola Solutions Foundation Youth Technology & Engineering Grant (cash grant) supports nonprofit youth technology programs and lists robotics as a fit, making FTC Tomahawk eligible. Cash from this program would support equipment, curriculum, or competition costs to expand the team’s technical offerings.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

$25,000

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STEM Education Innovation Fund

National Science Foundation

The NSF STEM Education Innovation Fund (cash grant) funds hands-on STEM programs including robotics teams, making FTC Tomahawk eligible as a small STEM program. If awarded, NSF funds could scale programming, curriculum, or outreach, though application competitiveness and organizational capacity should be considered.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

$50,000

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85

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Voucher

Autodesk

Autodesk

Autodesk (store credit/software) provides software sponsorships to FIRST teams and thus matches FTC Tomahawk’s needs for CAD and design tools. Access to Autodesk tools reduces licensing costs and supports professional-quality robot design and documentation.

FIRST RoboticsSTEM

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Voucher

PTC / Creo

PTC

PTC / Creo (store credit/software) offers design tools and sponsorships targeted at FIRST teams, making FTC Tomahawk eligible. Software access saves on CAD/CAM costs and enhances the team’s design and documentation workflow without burdening the budget.

FIRST RoboticsSTEM

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85

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In-kind

Limelight Vision Sponsorship

Limelight

Limelight Vision Sponsorship (material sponsorship) provides vision hardware for FTC/FRC teams, so FTC Tomahawk qualifies and would benefit directly. Access to vision hardware in-kind accelerates development of autonomous capabilities without additional cash outlay.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

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85

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In-kind

Vex Robotics Sponsorship

Vex Robotics

Vex Robotics Sponsorship (material sponsorship) supports robotics programs and can supply hardware or kits useful to FIRST teams, making FTC Tomahawk eligible. VEX hardware or kits provided in-kind can supplement the team’s inventory and lower the need for cash purchases.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

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85

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In-kind

AndyMark Sponsorship

AndyMark

AndyMark Sponsorship (material sponsorship) provides robot parts to FIRST teams and is a good fit for FTC Tomahawk’s hardware needs. In-kind parts donations reduce the team’s procurement expenses and help accelerate build cycles.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

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85

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In-kind

REV Robotics Sponsorship

REV Robotics

REV Robotics Sponsorship (material sponsorship) is a targeted parts/hardware sponsorship for FTC/FRC teams and thus directly applicable to FTC Tomahawk. Receiving REV parts reduces component costs and enables higher-quality mechanisms while conserving cash.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

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80

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West Point STEM Grant

West Point

The West Point STEM Grant (cash grant) supports STEM educational programs including robotics, so FTC Tomahawk is a programmatic match. Cash awards would support hands-on STEM activities, equipment, or outreach that expand the team’s educational reach.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

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UTC Aerospace Systems

UTC Aerospace Systems

UTC Aerospace Systems (cash grant) includes FIRST/robotics in its focus areas and could provide targeted support to FTC teams depending on region and program requirements. Grant funds could be applied to technical equipment or competition costs that directly help the team compete.

STEMFIRST Robotics

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Untitled opportunity

Rockwell Collins (cash grant) lists STEM/FIRST sectors and could support FIRST teams depending on local program guidelines, so FTC Tomahawk may be eligible. Funding would be useful for parts, mentor support, or travel assistance if aligned with the sponsor’s local priorities.

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80

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Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab

Qualcomm

Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab (cash grant/support) supports FIRST/robotics and STEM education with restricted-use programs, meaning FTC Tomahawk may qualify for project-specific funding or programmatic support. Qualcomm support could fund curriculum materials, field trips, or specialized equipment to strengthen technical learning.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

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Boeing

Boeing

Boeing (cash grant) lists FIRST robotics and STEM among allowable sectors though uses restricted funding streams, so FTC Tomahawk may be eligible based on location and program focus. If a match, Boeing funding could be used for materials, travel, or targeted STEM activities for the team.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

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MSOE Foundation

MSOE Foundation

MSOE Foundation (cash grant) appears open and supports FIRST teams; FTC Tomahawk could qualify for small sponsorships or awards. Small cash awards help cover registration or minor equipment purchases that relieve pressure on the team budget.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

$250

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DOW Foundation

DOW Foundation

The DOW Foundation (cash grant) supports FIRST/robotics in some geographies and may have location or purpose restrictions, so FTC Tomahawk’s eligibility depends on program cycles and geography. If eligible, modest DOW funding could underwrite tools, consumables, or outreach to the school community.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

$350

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BAE Systems

BAE Systems

BAE Systems (cash grant) lists FIRST robotics and STEM among sectors but indicates location restrictions and restricted use, so FTC Tomahawk may be eligible depending on sponsor footprint. If eligible, a BAE Systems award could contribute to specific STEM project costs or targeted programming for the team.

FIRST RoboticsSTEMEducation

$500

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FIRST Senior Mentor Program

FIRST

The FIRST Senior Mentor Program (cash grant/mentor support) is oriented to FIRST mentor development and supports FIRST teams; FTC Tomahawk could benefit through mentor resources or small funding. Mentor support or modest funds help sustain coaching capacity and improve student learning outcomes.

FIRST RoboticsEducation

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Google.org STEM Equity Grant

Google.org

The Google.org STEM Equity Grant (cash grant) funds programs advancing equity in STEM, and while FTC Tomahawk is a FIRST team, the team’s stated profile does not emphasize underrepresented youth—eligibility is possible but mission fit is moderate. If the team has or can demonstrate equity-focused programming, funding would enable program expansion and reduce fees for underrepresented students.

STEMEducation

$75,000

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