Many colleges and universities offer scholarships to students participating in our VEX competition programs. Learn about them on our Scholarships page.
Through the generosity of many REC Foundation sponsors, we are pleased to announce the REC Foundation Team Grant Program. This program seeks to match schools and organizations that are interested in adopting the world’s largest and fastest growing academic robotics competitions (VEX IQ Challenge, VEX Robotics Competition, and VEX U) with the program resources necessary to get started. It is our goal to inspire students to pursue STEM degrees and careers. This unique program allows the REC Foundation to provide the resources needed to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
These grants are intended for schools and organizations that are not currently participating in one of our programs: VEX IQ Challenge, VEX Robotics Competition (VRC), and VEX U. VEX IQ Challenge grants are for elementary and middle schools (grades 3-8). VRC grants are for middle and high schools (grades 7-12).
The team grant application form for each state indicates which items are covered by the available team grants and which items the school or organization is required to purchase. Your REC Foundation Regional Support Manager can provide additional information.
To find the right grant application for your state, just scroll through the table below.
TIP: Enter your state in the search box to the right and you can quickly see the grants available in your area.
| Grant Sponsor | Program | Country | Click on Your State to Learn More and Apply | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | REC Foundation | VEX Robotics Competition, VEX IQ Challenge | United States | All States |
 | NASA | VEX Robotics Competition | United States | Kentucky, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee |
 | Northrop Grumman Foundation | VEX Robotics Competition | United States | California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia |
 | Palmetto Partners | VEX Robotics Competition | United States | South Carolina |
| Palmetto Partners | VEX IQ Challenge | United States | South Carolina |
 | Microchip | VEX Robotics Competition, VEX IQ Challenge | United States | Arizona |
 | TVA | VEX Robotics Competition | United States | Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee |
 | AISES | VEX Robotics Competition | United States | Arizona, Idaho, Minnesota, New Mexico, Wisconsin |
The REC Foundation has transitioned to new grant management system. New teams applying for a team grant should follow the instructions in this document.
The team grant process has multiple steps. After you successfully complete each step, your Regional Support Manager will send you detailed instructions for the next step.
Step 0: Submit your Team Grant Application using the form for your state. You will be notified by your RSM within one week if your application has been approved.
Step 1: Register your new team on robotevents.com and then forward a copy of your team registration order confirmation email back to your RSM.
Step 2: Order your VRC Team Grant Bundle on vexrobotics.com and then forward a copy of your equipment order confirmation email back to your RSM.
Step 3: Register your team for an official event on robotevents.com and then forward a copy of your event registration order confirmation back your RSM.
Step 4: Attend an official event.
VRC Team Grants include the VRC Team Grant Bundle, which consists of:
VEX IQ Challenge Team Grants include the VEX IQ Challenge Team Grant Bundle, which consists of:
Are you an educator interested in bringing the VEX IQ Challenge and VEX Robotics Competition to every school in your district? If so, then download and review this Request for Proposal for an REC Foundation and NASA School District Grant.
REC Foundation programs such as the VEX Robotics Competition and VEX IQ Challenge offer many opportunities to volunteer at local, regional and national levels. Join us in creating an atmosphere where students become innovators and build the skills needed to succeed in high school, college, and beyond. For more information, please email our VEX Worlds volunteer team or call (903) 401-8065. 
