Quote:
Originally Posted by lynca
I don't see a lot of details about how new teams are funded in Minnesota. What is the typical funding process for a rookie Minnesota team (i.e. 2 years of funding , connecting sponsors to teams) ?
What is the name of the Minnesota non-profit that raises funds from the corporate community ?
|
Rookies here have typically found the same 1st and 2nd year grants that teams all over the US are offered. I think what makes a big difference is that the RPC (Regional Planning Committee) has done a great job of making connections with the large tech companies in the state, and have hooked many of us up with their contacts. Having several employees of these big companies in your district sending kids to your school helps a lot too.
The only FIRST-affiliated non-profit I am aware of in Minnesota (aside from individual teams) is High Tech Kids, who runs the FLL and FTC programs. The Regional Planning Committee for FRC does not have a non-profit status (as far as I know), and cannot hold any funds intermediately between companies, teams, events, etc.