Oregon FIRST Robotics Grant

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FIRST is an international program with the stated mission to:

“…inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.”

The Oregon FIRST Robotics Grant supports this mission through a competitive grant managed by the Oregon Department of Education and funded by the 2013 Oregon Legislature. The purpose of this grant is to:

Increase the number of students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related careers.
Elevate community involvement through mentorship and sponsorship of FIRST teams.
Increase the opportunities for students in Oregon middle schools and high schools to participate in FIRST programs with a focus on underserved students and rural communities.

2013 Grant Application Materials

Oregon FIRST Robotics Grant Information and Application 09/03/2013 (194.01 KB)
09/03/2013
Applications are due to ODE on September 20, 2013. Please read submission instructions in the RFP.
Be sure to copy this document to your desktop before attempting to complete.

Supporting Links

National FIRST organization
Information about all FIRST programs.
Oregon FIRST video
Pacific Northwest students describe their FIRST experiences and how those experiences have inspired them to dream
Oregon FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)
News, events, and resources relevant to Oregon FRC teams.
Oregon FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
News, events, and resources relevant to Oregon FTC teams.
Oregon FRC overview
Summary of what is required to start an FRC team.
Oregon FTC overview
Summary of information relevant to new and existing FTC teams.
Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy
Resources for teachers about teaching robotics.
National 4-H Robotics Curriculum
NASA Robotics Alliance Project