FIRST LEGO League Explore Grants
Grant Applications are open!
Please read the document linked below.
Explore Grants will only be allocated to learners age 6-10.
There are 2 Explore Grant options:
- Explore Class Pack Grant – Class Packs can be divided into groups 2 teams, 3 teams or 4 teams. Maximum of 6 learners allowed per team.
- A Single team Grant will be for learners age 4-6, in 1 team
FIRST LEGO League Explore is a 12 session programme and each session should be at least an hour in duration.
OPTION 1: EXPLORE CLASS PACK GRANT
Class Pack Grants can be implemented at schools or Community Centres, especially in under-served communities. After the 12 sessions, the team will be sharing their STEM journey with parents, educators and learners at a FIRST LEGO League Explore CelebraCURRENTLY THERE ARE NO GRANTS AVAILABLE. WHEN APPLICATIONS OPEN AGAIN, WE WILL ANNOUCE IT HERE. (on our Website)tion Event at their school or Community Centre. A FIRST SA representative could be invited to the Explore Celebration Event!
With a Class Pack Grant, you can choose whether you want 2 teams, 3 teams or 4 teams, of 4-6 learners each y. Each team must be registered as a separate participating team.
Class Pack Grant includes: for 2 classes
Returnable equipment:
- ? x FIRST LEGO League Explore set
- ? x Bluetooth enabled Tablet
- ? x WeDo 2.0 Core sets or Spike Essential sets
Non-returnable equipment:
- ? x Engineering Notebooks
- 2 x Team Meeting Guides for Coaches
- ? x Certificates for Awards
- ? x Medals for all participants.
The coaches/mentors is required to send session reports at the completion of each session. A template will be provided. These reports must be emailed to explore@firstsa.org
After the celebration event, a subsequent implementation may be negotiated. If a next implementation is not planned, the Returnable Equipment must be returned to FIRST SA, to ensure that other learners benefit from this grant as well.
OPTION 2: SINGLE TEAM GRANT
Single team Grants can be implemented at schools or Community Centres, as a after school activity, especially in under-served communities. After the 12 sessions, the team will be sharing their STEM journey with parents, educators and learners at a selected Regional Event. Teams must register for a Regional Event.
There can be 4-6 learners in 1 team.
Single Team Grant includes:
Returnable equipment:
- 1 x FIRST LEGO League Explore set
- 1 x WeDo 2.0 Core set or Spike Essential set
Non-returnable equipment:
- 6 x Engineering Notebooks
- 1 x Team Meeting Guide for Coaches
- Team Registration
At the Regional FIRST LEGO League Event the teams will receive medals and possible Awards.
The coaches/mentors is required to send session reports at the completion of each session. A template will be provided. These reports must be emailed to explore@firstsa.org
After the Regional Event, a subsequent implementation may be negotiated. If a next implementation is not planned, the Returnable Equipment must be returned to FIRST SA, to ensure that other learners benefit from this grant as well.