Grants for Robotics
Last updated August 3, 2026
There are currently 60 active grants for robotics in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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