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When is the deadline for RTX's FIRST Grant Program?

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RTX's FIRST Grant Program

NAF

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

RTX's FIRST Grant Program

Funder: RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies)

Geographic Scope: Select geographies including Arizona (Phoenix/Tucson), California (Fresno, Los Angeles), Connecticut (Greater Hartford area), DC (Greater Washington DC area), Florida (Miami, Palm Beach), Massachusetts (Greater Boston area), North Carolina (Charlotte, Winston-Salem), Puerto Rico (Santa Isabel, Aguadilla), Texas (Greater Dallas area), and other locations upon request.

Focus Areas:

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) participation

Work-based learning experiences

Career exploration in technology and engineering fields

Access and equity in STEM education

Eligibility:

NAF academies in selected geographies

Schools must have students in FIRST-eligible programs (AOF, AOE, AOIT academies)

Teams must be registered with FIRST before applying

What They Fund:

Grants to support FIRST participation and team expenses

Employee mentors from RTX to help prepare students and educators

Mentor matching for schools within 20 miles of RTX offices

Key Benefits:

FIRST competition qualifies as internship in NAFTrack

Potential for mentor support from RTX employees

Access to proven STEM engagement and leadership development programs

Addresses disparity in resources for underserved students

Background:
FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. It is proven to encourage students to pursue STEM education and careers, inspire leadership and innovation, and enhance 21st century work-life skills.

Contact:

Soley Gonzalez, Senior Director, Partnership Activation: sgonzalez@naf.org

Sonia Inam, Senior Manager, Partnership Activation: sinam@naf.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Step 1: Interest Form

Complete the Grant interest form to sign up for the RTX FIRST Grant information session

Deadline: Friday, September 15, 2023

Step 2: FIRST Team Registration

Obtain Team Number from confirmation email

Critical Note: Application will not be approved if missing a team number

Step 3: Information Session & Application

Participate in a RTX FIRST Grant Info Session hosted by NAF in September

Receive grant application link during information session

Submit completed grant application

Deadline: Saturday, September 30, 2023

Required Materials:

FIRST Team Number (mandatory)

Grant application form (provided at info session)

Optional: Request for RTX employee mentor (if school is within 20 miles of RTX office)

Additional Requirements:

Mentor request requires school location to be within 20 miles of RTX office

RTX will attempt to match eligible schools with employee mentors

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Focus Areas & Funding Uses

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Deadline

August 1, 2026

Annual

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RTX's FIRST Grant Program

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RTX's FIRST Grant Program

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Focus Areas & Funding Uses

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