[Eugenia Gabrielov]

Just a note on sponsorship -

Whether or not the amount a team gets from the state is $2600 or $5000, it's a hefty sum of money, and it's 2600 - 5000 less to raise. However, say team A goes to a city council meeting and says "Look, we already have a grant. Here's what we want to do with it, and we'd like to ask for your help with making up the difference."

Even if that money from the state isn't everything, it's a start, and it might make the difference for quite a few teams.