FIRST is an inclusive robotics community that prepare young people for the future. Whether it is finding their people or finding their path, students gain the skills and courage to forge ahead with FIRST.
FIRST® is excited to share that our sponsor, Stellantis, has generously offered to fund all returning sites who received the initial Stellantis FIRST LEGO League Class Pack grant for the 2025-2026 season to continue implementation of the same FIRST LEGO League programs you initially implemented (with the exception of FIRST LEGO League Discover, as this program has been discontinued).
Grants for the 2026-2027 season will include funding to cover the registration cost and shipping & handling of the FIRST LEGO League Class Pack programming you implemented during the 2025-2026 last season.
IMPORTANT:
Sites that received the Stellantis grant for 2025-2026 season are NOT eligible to convert their FIRST LEGO League Class Packs to the new FIRST LEGO League Future Edition. If sites are interested in returning for the new season, they will only be eligible for the Class Pack program they initially received (with exception of FIRST LEGO League Discover as it will no longer be offered in the new season.
Grants Requirements and Guidelines:
- Participation of one (1) staff member, per program, in 2-day live, virtual training (14 hours) - a new or returning staff member may attend
- Supply adequate computer devices for robot programming
- Use the FIRST LEGO League Explore and FIRST LEGO League Challenge Class Pack materials (depending on which programs you implemented) to serve a minimum of 24 students per program, whether in multiple groups or at multiple locations.
- Hold a Club "End of Season" event/expo where participating youth celebrate, present, and/or host a mini competition showcasing their involvement over the implementation and present their robot and research project
- Participate in staff and youth surveys and reporting
- Continuing participation in Year 3 as Club situation allows.
- Clubs must be able to complete all grant deliverables by August 30, 2024.
Deadline to Submit Intent to Return: April 24, 2026 Program Activation: Sites may register for the new 2026-2027 season once our registration system opens in May.
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please reach out to FIRSTSchoolEngagement@FIRSTInspires.org All applicants are required to agree to the FIRST privacy policy.