We didn't get anything from our County, City or School District for many years. Then again, for many years, our team consisted of many students who would rather robotics be a time to see their friends than build a robot. Team culture started changing in 2011.
In 2014, we received our first coaching stipends through the School District. In 2015, we received a $19k loan from the School District to purchase an entire job shop that was going out of business. In 2016, we started a Vex Class that had 4 periods in its first year, and we had a $40k budget for that class. In 2016, District gave us $25k for our FRC program, the first time that has happened. We are hoping that same funding continues for 2017
TL;DR: Develop a program worth funding.
-Mike