After School Robotics Team Grant - Non Schools- Terms & Conditions

Interested applicants should review the following terms and conditions before applying. If the applicant has questions or concerns, please contact us at RobotGrant@techpointyouth.org. Please note, only one grant will be awarded per eligible 501 (c) 3 non-profit.

 1. Applicant must currently be employed at a 501(c)3 non-profit that offers programming to 1st-12th grade students.

 2. Organization does not already have a VEX Robotics team for the grade level they are apply for (elementary, middle or high school).

The objective of this grant is to make robotics education accessible to Indiana students who otherwise would not have the opportunity to compete on a team.

3.  Applicant will have the ability to assemble a robotics team of at least 3 students.

Typical team sizes range from 3-12 students. It can be beneficial for both Robotics Educator and students to start with smaller team numbers. A larger team (more than about 6-8 students) will likely require additional robot kits.

4. Applicant agrees to send Robotics Educator (Program Facilitator) to attend a robotics training session if awarded the grant.

We are dedicated to ensuring your confidence with starting a robotics team and understanding the robotics kit. Required robotics training will be held in Indianapolis with the option to join virtually.

6. Applicant will coordinate team attendance to at least one VEX robotics competition event.

Awarded applicants will be expected to attend at least one competition. Robotics Educators and their teams will have so much fun that they will likely want to compete as much as they can. Local competition cost range from $40-100.

7. Applicant agrees to include TechPoint Foundation for Youth & major sponsor logos on any team t-shirts, websites, flyers, or other promotional material.

Most teams will make t-shirts, websites, promotional material and other SWAG - we just ask that you recognize TechPoint Foundation for Youth and other key sponsors. You can find the necessary logo files HERE.

8. Applicant agrees to lead a VEX team for at least two years (2024-25 and 2025-26 school year).

This grant is designed to provide educators the resources needed to begin a robotics program. Our hope is that this grant will get educators, students, and parents excited about robotics and STEM education, leading to the expansion of this type of programming at each participating organization.

9. Applicant agrees to complete pre- and post-surveys as the Robotics Educator as well as ensure completion of surveys from students and any volunteer mentors.

We want to measure the impact of this grant. We will provide an easy to use, online based survey for each involved party to complete. Completion of these surveys will also help us improve our process.

Organizations who are not able to meet grant criteria are required to ship the granted equipment back to TechPoint Foundation for Youth.