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Build a Bot Awards

ROBONATION INC

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Overview

Build a Bot Awards

Program Overview: RoboNation's Build a Bot Awards program aims to reduce barriers to participation in robotics and promote hands-on STEM projects through needs-based awards of materials, training support, and community connection.

Geographic Scope: United States (all 50 states eligible based on program description)

Focus Areas:

Underwater robotics (SeaPerch ROVs)

STEM education and hands-on learning

Real-world applications (environmental conservation, water quality monitoring, citizen science)

Support for underserved communities, students with disabilities, and English as Second Language (ESL) learners

Award Categories:

Seed Awards: For schools/organizations beginning robotics programs

Grow Awards: For programs expanding to new student populations or creating unique collaborations

Scale Awards: For programs expanding reach to significantly more students (rural teams, underserved populations, female students)

Eligibility:

Schools and educational organizations

After-school clubs and STEM clubs

Community organizations and museums

Educators, mentors, and student groups

Award Amounts: The Fall 2021 cohort had $10,000 total to distribute among award recipients (amount per award not specified)

Program Details:

Recipients receive needs-based materials (SeaPerch ROV kits)

Training support provided

Connection to broad community of SeaPerch advocates

Recipients determine how program fits best in their community

First cohort (Fall 2021): 50 applications received from 17 U.S. states and territories; 6 recipients selected

Contact Information: Not provided in materials

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

STEM Activity Grant

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Annual

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