Gene HAAS FIRST LEGO League Grant

Geographic Scope: Colorado

Program Focus: FIRST LEGO League (FLL) - rookie and veteran teams

Eligibility:

• Must be a FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team
• Teams must be able to provide a W9 to receive funding
• Open to both rookie and veteran teams

Funding Can Cover:

• Team registration
• Event registration
• Robot kits and components
• Season materials
• Game field and elements

Application Process: Submit a support request form at coloradofirst.org/grants-resources-support/

Special Requirements: W9 submission required

Application Process

1. Complete the Support Request Form available at https://coloradofirst.org/grants-resources-support/
2. Confirm W9 capability before applying
3. Provide the following information:
   • Coach/Mentor name, phone, email
   • Team number(s)
   • Whether team is rookie or veteran
   • Number of seasons participated in FIRST
   • Team registration status with FIRST
   • Commitment to attend qualifier/tournament in 2025-2026
   • Team history and reason for starting
   • Student demographic data:
   • Total number of students
   • Number of Latinx/Hispanic students
   • Number of female students
   • Grades served (3rd-8th for FLL)
   • Program type (school-based or community-based)
   • Non-profit status
   • W9 submission capability confirmation
   • Detailed explanation of current support and why additional support is needed
   • What would happen without support
   • School/Organization name, address, city, zip code
   • Support type needed (registration, season materials, etc.)
   • Itemized funding request (upload optional)
4. Submit completed form and W9 through the online portal