RIM Grant
Each year, RIM supports VEX and FIRST robotics teams by helping to defray the costs of the team's registration fees. The application window is typically open between September and early November each year. More information regarding funding levels and timing will be available as the new season approaches.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Only teams from Maine are eligible to apply.
- FIRST teams are eligible for the grant as rookies or veterans.
- Rookie teams are typically funded at a higher level than veteran teams.
- To remain eligible for a grant the following year, teams must complete RIM's end of season survey.
- VEX teams are only eligible to receive funding during their rookie year. This is due to the decreased cost of registering for a VEX competition as a veteran team.
If you have any questions about the process now, we're here with answers!
NEW FOR 2018-2019!
For the 2018-2019 season, RIM is pleased to announce the following grants:
The Team Grants will be handled as in past years. In other words, they will be sent directly to your team, or to the competition organizer as requested by your team.
The VEX V5 Grant is a reimbursement grant. To be eligible, teams must submit proof of purchase to RIM. Each school is eligible to purchase V5 systems or components for their school and we will reimburse up to $500 of the cost! While we personally recommend using this grant in combination with the REC Foundation's V5 trade-in program to maximize the grant, you're also able to simply purchase another V5 system or a set of V5 motors, another Cortex, or any other V5 components to get your V5 robot kit of parts off the ground. Unlike the Team Grants which will close in November, the V5 reimbursement grant will remain open through VEX State Championships 2019. Note: Rookie VEX Teams are ineligible for this grant, as they are eligible for a V5 robot kit through the REC Foundation grant. If you have any questions about how to take advantage of any of REC-F's grants, please get in touch!
- VEX Robotics Rookie Team Grant: $1,500 per school / organization
- VEX Robotics School V5 Grant: up to $500 per school / organization
- FIRST Robotics Rookie Team Grant: $6,000 per school / organization
- FIRST Robotics Veteran Team Grant: $2,500 per school / organization
The Team Grants will be handled as in past years. In other words, they will be sent directly to your team, or to the competition organizer as requested by your team.
The VEX V5 Grant is a reimbursement grant. To be eligible, teams must submit proof of purchase to RIM. Each school is eligible to purchase V5 systems or components for their school and we will reimburse up to $500 of the cost! While we personally recommend using this grant in combination with the REC Foundation's V5 trade-in program to maximize the grant, you're also able to simply purchase another V5 system or a set of V5 motors, another Cortex, or any other V5 components to get your V5 robot kit of parts off the ground. Unlike the Team Grants which will close in November, the V5 reimbursement grant will remain open through VEX State Championships 2019. Note: Rookie VEX Teams are ineligible for this grant, as they are eligible for a V5 robot kit through the REC Foundation grant. If you have any questions about how to take advantage of any of REC-F's grants, please get in touch!
Application
The grant application window is open for the 2018-2019 season! Please fill out the form below to apply for a grant.
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