Do you have an FLL team who is ready to graduate and move up to FTC? If so, there are grants available to help offset the costs. FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) officially launched a 2014-2015 Rookie Grant Program available for new, or “Rookie,” FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC®) teams in North America to cover the cost of registration at $275 per team. This is a Need-Based Grant to Provide Aid to 700+ New – Middle and High-School – Teams Enrolling in the FIRST® Tech Challenge Program. The FTC Rookie Grant Program is available to new teams participating in the upcoming 2014-2015 FTC season which kicks off on September 6, 2014 with the announcement of a new game. First-time FTC teams in North America are eligible to apply for a Rookie Grant (link to application: https://usfirst.submittable.com/submit/d96875b5-cf8b-4c07-94d7-ec885baee35e All grants are limited and awarded through a need-based first come, first served application process. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or leave the list". -- VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via VADCFLL-ANNOUNCEMENTS-L. Visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-ANNOUNCEMENTS-l.html to subscribe.