Consider reaching out to your school district and the your State Department of Education. You are in New Jersey, yes? There may be educational grants that you can apply for over the next several months.
Also consider reaching out to companies in your area and start with places with which you have a connection (i.e. a mentor works there, a student has a parent who works there, etc..)
Make sure to network at the regionals you attend to pick up contacts. You never know who you might meet at a regional. I met Jeb Bush once!
Above all else, spend the summer fundraising. There are so many things you can do when the weather is nice and it is also a great team building activity. Set your goal budget and plan out how to get there.
And of course, reach out the CD and FIRST Community whenever you need support and encouragement.
