FIRST and Disney are thrilled to support public school teachers in leading FIRST teams and Class Packs with a selective funding opportunity. Projects requesting resources to support FIRST teams and Class Packs can have the chance to receive selective funding from FIRST. Unlike a match offer, this selective funding opportunity will help your project be considered by FIRST for a donation to partially fund your project.
Here’s how to get a project considered for selective funding:
- You teach at a public school, public charter school, or Head Start where you already lead an existing FIRST team or Class Pack or you are interested in implementing a new FIRST team or FIRST Class Pack.
- Create a project requesting resources for your FIRST team or Class Pack. Items such as 3D printers, laptops, computer tablets, FIRST robot spare parts, LEGO Education robots, hand or power tools, T-Shirts for your team or any other FIRST team or Class Pack materials needed. This selective funding opportunity will not fund FIRST team or Class Pack registration fees.
Once your project is approved by DonorsChoose, you must fill out this form to have it considered for FIRST funding.
Once you’ve filled out the form, use these tips to boost your fundraising while FIRST reviews your project. If your project is selected, you’ll receive a donation from FIRST within 2-4 weeks of your project’s approval date.