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Program Updates, Deadlines, & Reminders

Regional Event Changes: FIRST^® Robotics Competition is piloting two changes to Regional Events for the 2025 season. Read more on the FIRST Robotics Competition blog. 

Grant Season: It’s already grant season! Read about some of our available grant opportunities. Check back often as grants are added as they are made available.  

FIRST^® Updates

New Education Resource: Searching for a free curriculum that will provide students with the opportunity to practice 21st century skills like technical writing, presentation skills, communication, project management, collaboration, and teamwork? Look no further than our Robotics Engineering Explorations curriculum! Created by the FIRST Education Team and designed for grades 7-12, this curriculum allows students to skill-build while diving into the world of robotics and FIRST. Learn more and request your curriculum.  

DonorsChoose – New Funding Campaign, Now Available (U.S. only): Through the generous support from 3M, FIRST related DonorsChoose project funding is now available for educators and school employees who meet the requirements. Projects created on DonorsChoose and submitted for consideration will be reviewed to ensure they meet donor intent and partial funding will be allocated accordingly. Learn more about this opportunity! 

Community Engagement 

Make a splash with Machining skills: The Gene Haas Foundation is helping students around the world make a splash by exploring and improving their machining skillsets. Check out their machining tips, demonstration videos, and the Haas Certification Program today.