Grant Funding for Robofest Teams

State of Michigan 99h Robotics Competition Grant

LTU Robofest is an approved provider for the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Robotics Competition Grant Program, funded through section 99h of the State School Aid Act. The purpose of the grant is to improve student proficiency in mathematics and science by participating in Robofest competitions. The grant provides funding to Public School Districts, Intermediate School Districts and Non-Public Schools to participate in Lawrence Technological University’s international autonomous robotics program for students in 4th grade through 12th grade.

Teams are eligible for 99h grant funding that may be applied toward registration fees, training, hardware & materials, tools, travel, meals, and other team expenses.  Coaches may also apply to receive stipends.

To be eligible for the 99h Grant Funding for the Robofest 2025 competition season, Coaches and teams must be registered with a team ID in the Robofest Registration system before December 1, 2024. 

Grant requests are then submitted per the instructions on the Michigan Department of Education grant website: 

https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/financial-management/grants/oset-grants/99h---robotics