Team Grants Common Application
Use this universal application to apply for team grants offered through High Tech Kids (ex. Boston Scientific, 3M, Western Digital, DEED, Xcel Energy, etc.). Teams must be from Minnesota to qualify for grants managed by High Tech Kids.
General Information
Lead Coach Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
City
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County
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State
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Please Select
Minnesota
Other
Is the team/existing coach affiliated in any way with the following companies?
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3M
Boston Scientific
Western Digital
Xcel Energy
No affiliation
Please describe the team/coach affiliation with the above companies.
Team Information
FIRST Program
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Please Select
FIRST LEGO League Explore (1st-4th)
FIRST LEGO League Challenge (4th-8th)
FIRST Tech Challenge (7th-12th)
Team Status (based on team #)
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Please Select
Rookie team
Veteran/Returning Team
Other (add explanation in Other Team Notes)
Team Number
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Answer TBD if not registered with FIRST yet.
Team Name
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Answer TBD if undecided
Team Affiliation
Please Select
School
Home School
Community Education
Neighborhood/Friends
4H
Youth Program/other nonprofit
Name of Organization or School
Other Team Notes
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Grant Request
Please let us know what type of funding you are asking for. Check all that apply.
FIRST LEGO League Explore Teams
FIRST National Registration
MN Festival Registration
LEGO SPIKE Essentials Robot Kit
Coach Stipend
FIRST LEGO League Challenge Teams
FIRST National Registration + Challenge Set
MN Regional Qualifier Registration
LEGO SPIKE Prime Robot Kit
Coach Stipend
FIRST Tech Challenge Teams
FIRST National Registration
MN Qualifier Registration
MN League Registration
New Robot Kit of Parts
REV Control Hub (for teams who do not need the entire kit)
Field Perimeter & Tiles
Coach Stipend
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Demographics
Approximate/expected demographics based on current information on student participants. All teams will need to complete more detailed demographic form by early November.
Gender (check all that apply)
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Male
Female
Non-binary
Racial/Ethnic Composition
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African American
Asian
Caucasian (white)
Hispanic/Latino
Indian
Middle Eastern
Multiracial
Native American
Grade level of participants (check all that apply)
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1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
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Team Finances
Will participants on your team pay an activity fee? If so, how much?
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What other funding does the team intend on applying for this season? Please list name, amount, and if the application is "Committed" or "Pending". Enter N/A if not applying for other funding.
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Examples: FIRST grant, Gene Haas Foundation grant, local sponsorships, other corporate grants
For returning teams only: What was your approximate team budget last season? How was the team funded last season?
Are there specific barriers or special circumstances your team experiences that may impede participation? Examples: transportation/travel, adult mentors/coaches, practice space, equipment, etc.
If your team has limited diversity, explain how you are actively working to increase participation among traditionally underrepresented populations in STEM.
Payment Information
Make check payable to:
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School/entity:
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Attention:
Mailing Address:
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Submit
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