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NASA Exploration Ground Systems Program FIRST Robotics Grant Opportunities and Requirements for the 2023-2024 Competition Season

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2023-2024 Competition Season

NASA Exploration Ground Systems Program

EGS point of contact: Tiffany Wardlow: ksc-egs-robotics@mail.nasa.gov

The NASA Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program is excited to announce a funding opportunity for teams participating in the 2022 FIRST® LEGO League (FLL), FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC) and 2022 FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC) Season!  The primary objective of the EGS grant is to motivate, educate and inform students of the importance and application of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  It is also EGS’s goal to inspire students, teachers, and the general public about NASA, the EGS Program and how the world benefits from United States space exploration activities.  Details for the following grant opportunities are described below: 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are described below. Additional, grant specific, requirements are included in the descriptions.

Note:  All grant opportunities are contingent upon the availability of Congressionally appropriated funds. 

FIRST LEGO League Grants

FLL Rookie Team Grant
FLL Registration Grant
FLL Champions Grant
FLL Competitive Edge Grant

FIRST Tech Challenge Grants

FTC Rookie Team Grant
FTC Registration Grant
FTC Champions Grant
FTC Competitive Edge Grant

FIRST Robotics Competition

FRC Competitive Edge Grant
FRC Champions Grant