Robotics League Participation Grants
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Robotics League Participation Grants support student teams with robotics competition fees, kits, supplies, travel, and mentor stipends to encourage interest in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics.
Funder: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $6,000 per eligible team per school year, with an equal cash match
Summary: Supports student robotics teams with competition fees, kits, supplies, travel, and mentor stipends.
Key Information: All team members must be in grades 6–12, and each team must have a mentor.
Description
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s Robotics League Participation Grants help student teams participate in competitions requiring them to design and operate robots. The program supports teams from public schools, eligible charter schools, private schools, and home-based private education programs. Qualifying competitions are sponsored by nonprofit organizations that encourage young people’s interest in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics.
The grants cover participation expenses for one or more competitions, including in-person and virtual events. Support includes required competition fees, kits, and supplies, travel for eligible team members and their mentor, and a mentor stipend. Funding is provided through reimbursement, with applicants responsible for securing matching funds and documenting both grant-funded and matching expenses.
