FIRST in Texas

A major function of FIRST in Texas is to connect financial sponsors interested in supporting FIRST teams in Texas with teams that meet the sponsor's target beneficiary. Each sponsor has different target beneficiaries. FIRST in Texas encourages any FIRST team to apply for funding through FIRST in Texas in order to be considered for sponsorhsip by any of FIRST in Texas' partners. By simply applying, your team is considered for any grant managed by FIRST in Texas for which your team may qualify. Once your application has a successful match, your team will be notified. Even if you do not qualify for the grants on hand, your application is kept on file until the end of the FIRST season in case any other grant opportunities become available, at which time your team will be notified.

FIRST in Texas provides the following form for Texas FIRST teams and those interested in starting a FIRST team, to apply for funds. Before submitting the form, make sure your responses are thorough and you meet all requirements listed in the application.

If you are starting a new team, you are required to register through US FIRST beforehand so that you can provide your team number or temporary team number at the top of this grant form. US FIRST assigns its teams with these numbers when you register your team online.

Time Warner Cable Strategic Partner
Through Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds philanthropic initiative the company has committed $100 million cash and in-kind support to inspire students to pursue learning opportunities and careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Connect a Million Minds introduces youth to opportunities and resources that inspire them to develop the important skills they’ll need to solve the economic, environmental and community challenges of the future. Time Warner Cable Texas Region has chosen to be a Strategic Partner for FIRST in Texas.

Connect a Million Minds Grants
Technology and innovation are central to Time Warner Cable’s core mission and as a result, this philanthropic initiative creates a powerful link between the strength of the company and the talents of its employees with the needs of students in local communities. The FIRST in Texas Strategic Partnership allows Time Warner Cable to support all events activities and teams throughout the state with both cash and in-kind support.

jcpenney Matches Stores to Teams
Texas based department store jcpenney has levereged its position as a FIRST strategic partner and is growing FIRST across the nation by connecting jcpenney stores to local FRC and FTC teams. Not only will these teams receive funding from jcpenney, teams will have an entire store supporting their efforts as a team partner. jcpenney has expanded its team sponsorship from 60 teams in 2010 to approximately 500 teams in 2011. Today, jcpenney sponsors more than 900 teams across the country. (updated 1/17/2012)