Grants for Robotics

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 55 active grants for robotics in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 3 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 19 list an award amount, with a median of $6,000.

Grants tracked: 55; from 41 funders
Median award: $6,000; middle half $2,250–$28K
Total listed funding: $4.1M; across 19 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 2; 3 with a published date

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STEM Grants New Haven Schools Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies Grants for classroom or enrichment programs focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math, including creative applications of technology.	~February	Varies
Maynard Bauer Leadership Fund Bay Village Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Fund grants focused on the development and encouragement of leadership skills and motivation in students of Bay Village Schools.	~March	Varies
LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC) Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Federal Apr 30, 2027 · Varies The U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) in partnership with NSA’s Laboratory for Physical Science (LPS) is soliciting Incubator, Collaboration, and Fellowship research proposals for participation in the LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC).	Apr 30, 2027	Varies
Argosy Rookie Team Grant FIRST California Robotics · Foundation Not published · $3K This is an active opportunity for the 2025-2026 season, made possible through a generous grant from the Argosy Foundation.	Not published	$3K
Classroom Grants Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation provides classroom grants to teachers and school administrators to support innovative educational programs and classroom needs. The program directly impacts more than 9,000 students in the district.	Not published	Varies
Back to School Grant Awards Angleton ISD Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program that funds educational projects timed for the back-to-school season.	Not published	Varies
STEM Education Initiatives and Scholarships Shippensburg Area School District Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greyhound Foundation invests in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education as important cornerstones of innovation and progress.	Not published	Varies
KCMT Extreme Hardship Grant Colorado Robotics Excelling at Science and Technology Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides financial assistance to teams facing extreme hardship that may prevent them from competing. Assistance can support travel, registration, and other competition-related expenses.	Rolling	Varies
FTC Rookie Grants Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics · Foundation Not published · $225 – $500	Not published	$225 – $500
Rural Technology Education Grants Rural Technology Fund · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Rural Technology Education Grants support innovative projects in public schools and libraries, focusing on technology education.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Robotics Education Development Grants Request for Applications New Hampshire Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $2K – $15K The New Hampshire Department of Education is offering Robotics Education Development Grants aimed at public and charter schools to establish robotics teams and participate in competitions.	Not published	$2K – $15K
Doug Semon 'Zelmo' Scholarship Supporting Grants for FIRST® SCTE Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Honors the legacy of Doug Semon, technology pioneer and dedicated mentor, by fostering passion, excitement, and self-confidence in the next generation of science and technology leaders.	Not published	$5K
Build a Bot Awards Robonation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies 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.	Not published	Varies
Robotics Club Sponsorship Grant Gianforte Family Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $1K The Gianforte Family Foundation, established in 2004, aims to empower Montana youth through robotics clubs.	Not published	$1K
Ed Leo Scholarship Grant Cedar Falls Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Ed Leo Scholarship supports graduating members of the Cedar Falls High School First Robotics Competition Team who meet specific criteria.	Not published	$2K
Arconic Foundation Grant Inscite Illinois · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
2026 Artificial Intelligence/Robotics Scholarship Tri-County Workforce Investment Board Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K Tri-County Workforce Investment Board, Inc.	Not published	$2K
Middle and High School STEM Grant Program Foundation for Health Advancement Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K	Not published	Up to $3K
Illinois FIRST Tech Challenge Grants Inscite Illinois · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
JDF: FIRST Tech Challenge Grant John Deere Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John Deere FIRST Tech Challenge grant supports teams engaging in STEM through robotics. It serves schools and non-profits, prioritizing those in John Deere's Inspire communities and with volunteer mentors.	Not published	Varies
Student Grants Program Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Foundational Research in Robotics U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Not published · Varies The Foundational Research in Robotics (FRR) program, jointly led by the CISE and ENG Directorates, supports research on robotic systems that exhibit significant levels of both computational capability and physical complexity.	Not published	Varies
Ke Alahele Education Fund Maui Economic Development Board Inc Medb · Foundation Not published · Varies To power up STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education in Maui County.	Not published	Varies
JDF: FIRST Robotics Competition Grant John Deere Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John Deere FIRST Robotics Competition grant aims to enhance diversity and inclusion in STEM by supporting teams in underserved communities. Teams must apply for funding before registration and meet specific eligibility criteria.	Not published	Varies

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Grants for robotics by the numbers

How deadlines work

Rolling or ongoing: 2 4%
Upcoming date published: 3 5%
Stated cycle, no date yet: 26 47%
No deadline published: 24 44%

Only 3 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.

Funders with the most active grants for robotics

Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics 4 active
Colorado Robotics Excelling at Science and Technology Inc 3 active
John Deere Foundation 3 active
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute 2 active
American Indian Science and Engineering Society 2 active
Angleton ISD Education Foundation 2 active

41 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 55 active grants for robotics (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 4, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum.

About grants for robotics

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.

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Grants for Robotics by state

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for robotics award?

Of the 55 grants for robotics Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 19 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $6,000, and the middle half fall between $2,250 and $28K. The largest is $3.4M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for robotics?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics (4), Colorado Robotics Excelling at Science and Technology Inc (3), John Deere Foundation (3), Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute (2), and American Indian Science and Engineering Society (2). In all, 41 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for robotics due?

Of 55 grants listed, 2 accept applications on a rolling basis, 3 have a published upcoming deadline, 26 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 24 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for robotics?

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.

Who funds robotics teams and research?

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.

How can a school or team get funding to start a robotics program?

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.

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