2025-2026 FIRST® Tech Challenge Hardship Grant (North America)
Do you need some help getting started? SoCal has an opportunity to nominate new and veteran teams that are experiencing financial barriers to participation in the FIRST Tech Challenge 2025-2026 season.
If you meet the grant eligibility requirements, you could receive funding up to $1,585. The funds can only be used for FIRST Tech Challenge season registration and products in the FIRST Tech Challenge Storefront. Teams are nominated by the SoCal PDP (Patrick Brophy and Theresa Klemme). If you are interested, please send an email to Abigail at info@socalftc.com with team number, team name, mentor’s name and a short summary of why you need help.
Rapid Access
15% off Sheet Metal and Machining for all student robotics projects in the SoCal region. Apply HERE.
Pitsco
- Giveaways throughout the month of September, including $100 Pitsco.com vouchers and TETRIX® parts packs and spare parts. Simply fill out this giveaway form.
- Pitsco awards one $150 grant each month to a competitive team. Teams can apply to be considered through our online application.
- Two great resources chock-full of inspiration, tips, and tricks to help teams plan and build their bots:
- 2024 TETRIX® FTC Spare Parts Catalog
- TETRIX® YouTube Channel
- We’ll also be sharing ideas and hosting pop-up giveaways on our socials throughout the season, so please feel free to encourage teams to follow us!
DonorsChoose
DonorsChoose and 3M is awarding Educators to cover the cost to of important materials to support their FIRST teams. Teachers create a classroom project funding request. Find out more information HERE.