Kentucky · National Grant

FIRST Team Grant Opportunities

Funding

Varies

Grade Focus

K-12

Application Due

Rolling — check firstinspires.org

Level of Gov't

Nonprofit — FIRST

Eligibility

US schools and nonprofits in all states including Kentucky. FIRST provides grants for robotics teams. Kentucky schools with FLL, FTC, or FRC teams are eligible.

Program Goals

FIRST provides grants for robotics teams. Kentucky schools with FLL, FTC, or FRC teams are eligible.

Read the Grant

Application and Distribution

Visit the program website for current application guidelines.

Cycle Notes

Annual or rolling program. Check the website for current Kentucky opportunities.

Grant Award Amount

Varies by program and year.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Kentucky schools apply?

Yes. Kentucky schools are eligible.

How much does FIRST Team Grant Opportunities provide?

Varies

How do KY schools apply?

Visit the program website.

When is the deadline?

Rolling — check firstinspires.org

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment and letters of support.

Grant Support

Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?

Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.

Curriculum alignment documents — Kentucky standards mapped to our kits
Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines

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