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Originally Posted by GaryVoshol
As for the county, there are at least 19 FRC teams in Oakland County. Funding all of them would add up to a nice pile of change.
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this is true. What would happen if all 19 teams requested the money at the same time? Imagine the scene if the entire meeting venue was crowded with students, teachers, mentors and school administrators requesting funding for a worthwhile cause? Start with a small amount, say $500 - $1000 per team. Show that the teams are making an impact then you can request more in the future. Invite your reps to events, meets or whatever shows your team at their best. If you can build LOCAL support, politicians will listen.