TechPoint Youth After-School Robotics Grants (State Robotics Initiative)
Eligibility
Indiana K-12 public and private schools forming or continuing robotics competition teams are eligible. The program supports FIRST Robotics and VEX competition teams in Indiana. Applications are open statewide. The program is entering its tenth year, showing long-term commitment from TechPoint and Indiana's tech ecosystem.
Program Goals
TechPoint Foundation for Youth's State Robotics Initiative After-School Robotics Grants provide Indiana schools with the equipment and support needed to field competitive robotics teams. Now entering its tenth year, the program has helped hundreds of Indiana schools launch and sustain robotics programs. In-kind awards include a competition robot kit, playing field elements, team registration fees, and coach training — removing the main cost barriers to starting an Indiana robotics team.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted online at techpointyouth.org. The 2026-27 application is live. Awards are made as funding allows on a rolling basis. Apply early in the school year before the competition season begins to ensure your team has equipment and registration in time.
Cycle Notes
TechPoint Youth After-School Robotics Grants run annually for each school year. The 2026-27 application is currently live. This program is entering its tenth year of operation. Visit techpointyouth.org to apply. Awards are made as funding allows, so earlier applications have a better chance of receiving the full in-kind package before the competition season.
Grant Award Amount
In-kind award: competition robot kit, game field elements, team registration fees, and coach training. The combined in-kind value covers the primary costs of launching an Indiana robotics team. There is no cash award.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — foundational coding and physical computing to complement TechPoint robotics programs
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy instruction for Indiana students participating in robotics programs
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based programming curriculum to build CS skills alongside robotics
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for TechPoint Youth After-School Robotics Grants in Indiana?
Indiana K-12 public and private schools forming or continuing robotics competition teams are eligible. The program is open statewide.
What does the TechPoint Youth After-School Robotics Grant include?
In-kind award includes a competition robot kit, game field elements, team registration fees, and coach training.
Is there a deadline for TechPoint Youth After-School Robotics Grants?
There is no posted deadline for 2026-27. Awards are made as funding allows. Apply early in the school year at techpointyouth.org.
Can TechPoint After-School grants be combined with other Indiana grants?
Yes. TechPoint in-kind grants cover robotics equipment; schools can use the IDOE Digital Learning Grant, Perkins V, or other grants for complementary STEM curriculum and coding tools.
How can Forward Education help Indiana schools participating in robotics programs?
Forward Education provides coding and AI literacy curriculum that complements robotics programs. We also provide letters of support for grant applications. Contact us to learn more about pairing our kits with your robotics program.
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- Curriculum alignment documents — Indiana 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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