Last updated June 22, 2026
There are currently 60 active grants for robotics in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily.
Grants for robotics support competition teams, STEM education, and fundamental research for schools, nonprofits, and universities. Competition teams can tap sponsorship grants from NASA's Robotics Alliance Project, the Gene Haas Foundation, and FIRST's own team grant programs, while research funding flows through the National Science Foundation's robotics programs. These awards help cover registration, equipment, and the cost of running robotics programs.
2026 Artificial Intelligence/Robotics Scholarship Funder: Tri-County Build Back Better Regional Challenge Expanded Pathways to New Economy Careers Award Amount: $2,000 per scholarship Geographic…
AEIO Grant Program Funder: Abington Heights Educational Improvement (AEIO) Contact: (570) 585-8268 Website: aeioandyou.org Overview AEIO accepts grant applications for new programs and initiatives.…
Arconic Foundation Grant Program: Team grants for FIRST LEGO League Challenge teams Geographic Scope: Henry, Knox, Mercer, and Rock Island Counties ONLY Eligibility: FIRST LEGO League Challenge teams…
Argosy Rookie Team Grant Funder: Argosy Foundation Award Amount: $3,000 in unrestricted funding per team Geographic Scope: California Program Focus: Support for new FIRST Robotics Competition teams…
Back to School Grant Awards Overview: Grant program that funds educational projects timed for the back-to-school season. Geographic Scope: Angleton Independent School District, Texas, US Focus Areas:…
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…
Classroom Grants Geographic Scope: Elkhorn Public Schools District, Nebraska (19 schools) Focus Areas: Educational enrichment for K-12 students across all grade levels. Examples include science and…
Daniel K. Inouye Innovation Award Funder: Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) Purpose: To honor the legacy of the late U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye by recognizing and empowering students who…
Doug Semon 'Zelmo' Scholarship Supporting Grants for FIRST® Purpose: Honors the legacy of Doug Semon, technology pioneer and dedicated mentor, by fostering passion, excitement, and self-confidence in…
Ed Leo Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cedar Falls Community Foundation Amount: More than US $1,750 Last Updated: December 21, 2025 Summary The Ed Leo Scholarship supports graduating members…
HireSmart Cares Educator Grants Program Organization: HireSmart Cares Inc (GA, US) Website: hiresmartcares.org Contact: info@hiresmartcares.org Overview HireSmart Cares is a Georgia-based nonprofit…
FIN Community Showcase Pitch Competition Geographic Scope: Indiana Eligibility: - FLL, FTC, and FRC teams - All teams eligible (no requirement to have competed in Innovation Challenge) - Teams of up…
FIN Regional Team Support Grants Geographic Scope: Indiana Eligibility: - All FIRST teams at all levels (FLL, FTC, FRC) - Teams must complete FIN grant application - Required for: Toyota-sponsored…
Overview Scholarships for Native Students in STEM fields AISES recognizes education as a means of empowerment, personal growth, and fosters the diversity Indigenous students will bring to STEM…
Foundation Grants Overview: Long-term support grants offered by Birmingham Education Foundation for initiatives that impact large numbers of students across multiple schools or are part of BEF's core…
Foundational Research in Robotics The Foundational Research in Robotics (FRR) program, jointly led by the CISE and ENG Directorates, supports research on robotic systems that exhibit significant…
FTC Rookie Grants Geographic Scope: Indiana Eligibility: - New FTC teams that have not yet registered for 2021-22 season - First-time FIRST Tech Challenge teams Award Details: - $275 - Can be used…
Gene HAAS FIRST LEGO League Grant Funder: Gene HAAS Geographic Scope: Colorado Program Focus: FIRST LEGO League (FLL) - rookie and veteran teams Eligibility: - Must be a FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team…
Google.org FTC Grant Funder: Google.org Geographic Scope: Colorado Program Focus: FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) - middle school focused teams Eligibility: - Teams must be middle school focused -…
Governor's Award Scholarship Overview: The top award presented at The Governor's Cup competition, emphasizing community outreach, team dynamics, relationships with schools and sponsors, enthusiasm…
Robotics grants range from competition-team sponsorships to fundamental research awards. FIRST Robotics and FIRST Tech Challenge teams can apply for sponsorship grants from NASA's Robotics Alliance Project and the Gene Haas Foundation, and FIRST offers its own team grant opportunities. For research, NSF funds programs like Foundational Research in Robotics and the National Robotics Initiative.
Competition teams are supported by NASA's Robotics Alliance Project, the Gene Haas Foundation, and FIRST team-grant programs, often covering registration or build costs. Fundamental research is funded by the National Science Foundation, sometimes alongside partner agencies like USDA, NASA, NIH, and the Department of Transportation through initiatives such as the National Robotics Initiative. Corporate STEM sponsors and local foundations also back youth robotics.
New teams should look at FIRST team-grant opportunities, NASA Robotics Alliance Project sponsorship (which can cover event registration), and the Gene Haas Foundation, which funds teams in competitions involving CNC machining and design. Many of these grants open on annual cycles, so plan around deadlines. Local employers and community foundations are also common first sponsors for startup teams.