Grants for Robotics
Last updated October 5, 2026
Grantable tracks 55 active grants for robotics in its free grants database, drawn from 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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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Plex Smart Manufacturing Grant Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| SPRK-ing Interest in Computer Science Grant American Indian Science and Engineering Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The AISES SPRK-ing Interest in Computer Science program engages Indigenous K-12 students through fun coding and robotics activities. | |
| VEX Robotics K-12 Grant Opportunity Arkansas STEM Coalition · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide free K-12 aligned curriculum and robotics products to support STEM education in schools. | |
| Educator Grants Program Hiresmart Cares Inc · Foundation Not published · $190 – $50K HireSmart Cares is a Georgia-based nonprofit founded by Mark and Anne Lackey dedicated to supporting workforce development opportunities for youth through grants, scholarships, and educational funding. | |
| FIN Regional Team Support Grants Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| Google.org FTC Grant Listed by Colorado Robotics Excelling at Science and Technology Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| Secondary Level Program Scholarship/NIMS and Sponsorship Grant Gene Haas Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gene Haas Foundation offers the Secondary Level Program Scholarship to promote education in CNC machining. This initiative aims to enhance manufacturing education and support local organizations improving community quality of life. |
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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.
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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 5, 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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