Missouri KC STEM Alliance FIRST Tech Challenge Team Grants

Missouri KC STEM Alliance FIRST Tech Challenge Team Grants — 2026-27

KC STEM Alliance is accepting FIRST Tech Challenge team grant applications from eligible schools and nonprofit youth organizations in Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte counties in Missouri through September 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; the official page does not publish a time zone. Award amounts vary based on applications, review and available funding.

FundingAward amounts are determined by the number of applications, grant-review evaluation and total funding available; no fixed per-applicant maximum is published on the controlling page.

DeadlineSeptember 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The controlling public page does not state a time zone.

Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

Required next actionPublication active. Eligible K-12 schools and nonprofit community organizations in Cass, Clay, Jackson or Platte counties may use the official KC STEM Alliance application process by September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Because the issuer does not state a time zone and the 48-hour outreach threshold cannot now be established with certainty, do not begin new applicant outreach to previously unsent organizations. Continue only already-authorized work for organizations contacted before the cutoff when otherwise permitted.

Broad Eligibility

K-12 public or private schools and nonprofit community organizations serving low-income students and/or traditionally underserved communities in Cass, Clay, Jackson or Platte counties in Missouri (plus Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas). Limited priority funding is also available for rookie/young teams, teams new to fundraising and teams conducting exceptional STEM outreach.

Atlas Analysis

KC STEM Alliance is accepting 2026-27 FIRST Tech Challenge team grant applications to support and increase student participation in FTC in Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte counties in Missouri, as well as Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas. Applications are due at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026. The controlling public page does not state a time zone.

Eligible recipients include K-12 public or private schools and nonprofit community organizations serving low-income students and/or traditionally underserved communities. KC STEM Alliance defines low-income schools for this program as schools with at least 21 percent of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and identifies females, minorities and students with disabilities as underserved populations. Limited funding is also available for rookie or young teams, teams new to fundraising, and teams conducting exceptional STEM outreach.

Award amounts are not fixed in advance. KC STEM Alliance states that this season’s grant amounts will depend on the number of applications, grant-review evaluation and total funding available. The number of grants awarded also varies by the number and type of applications. Applicants use the official online application form; applicants unable to use the form or upload a budget may contact Brad Kelley at bkelley@kcstem.org. The public program page does not publish a mandatory match or cost-share requirement, a separate solicitation number, or a detailed eligible/ineligible cost schedule.

Atlas analysis: Atlas Opportunity Score 72/100. N9+ Fit 0/100. QC Healthcare/other Dr. Miltie Fit 0/100. This is a legitimate Missouri school and youth STEM funding opportunity but its stated purpose is robotics team participation, mentor recruitment, robot design/build activity and FIRST competition participation rather than healthcare, clinical education or telehealth technology. Dr. Miltie, LLC is not a direct eligible applicant absent a qualifying nonprofit/community-team role, and no direct-vendor pursuit is indicated.