The FIRST® in Texas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports FIRST® Robotics teams and events across Texas with a focus on increasing accessibility for low-income and underrepresented students. FIRST® participants are significantly more likely to attend college, major in science or engineering, and be outstanding future employees and citizens. By investing in Texas students’ participation in FIRST®, we address the growing demands of the STEM workforce.
With guidance and oversight provided by the FIRST® in Texas Board, we disperse hundreds of thousands of dollars in team grants each year. FIRST® in Texas works closely with FIRST®, which inspires young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation and foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
As a grant recipient of the Texas Workforce Commission since our founding in 2010 as a grant distribution entity, our operations have significantly increased over the last ten years. FIRST in Texas now operates almost all of the programs statewide.
As we work as a community to prepare young people for a STEM future, FIRST in Texas aims to ensure its programs are having a lasting, positive impact on participants across all demographic groups.
Texas ImpactThe most recent FIRST® in Texas financial documents are listed below: