Funding for Robotics Programs
This funding opportunity provides financial support to K-12 robotics teams in Wyoming for materials, travel, and related expenses, encouraging participation in competitions or preparation for future events.
Description
This grant provides funding of up to $500 per team to support K-12 robotics teams across Wyoming. Eligible expenses include materials, supplies, travel to robotics events, and related activities. Teams must either compete in a robotics competition or be first-year teams preparing to compete in subsequent years. Recipients are required to submit a short report to the Wyoming NASA Space Grant office after each competition to meet NASA reporting requirements. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and can be submitted through a completed Robotics Program Funding Request Form or a brief document detailing the applicant's information, the program description, expected participant demographics, and a summary of the budget.
Other Relevant Information:
- Funding can be used for purchasing materials or supplies, traveling to robotics events, and other related activities.
- Teams must compete in a robotics competition OR be first-year teams preparing to compete in following years.
- After each competition, teams are required to submit a short report to fulfill NASA reporting requirements.