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Our team is aiming to raise around $75,000 which will help us register for competitions, pay for our travel expenses, and make sure that every component of our robot is constructed to function as best it can. To compete, we need access to high-quality resources, equipment, and technology in addition to our creativity and teamwork. Businesses can fill out the form below to receive benefits such as being advertised on our robot and shirts. The cut off to be featured on our T-Shirts is January 31. Individuals can just click the button below to donate directly to us.
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FRC 2026 Season Fundraising Goal: $75,000
Our team’s goal is to raise $75,000 if we want to improve. The bear minimum required to to fund our participation in the FIRST Robotics Competition season is $30,000 if we do not plan on improving our current technology to become a better performing team. Below is a general breakdown of how $30,000 of the funds will be used:
Competition Registration – $7,000
This covers official FIRST Robotics Competition registration fees for the 2026 season, allowing our team to compete in regional events and potentially qualify for championships.
Robot Parts & Materials – $8,500
Used for motors, sensors, controllers, pneumatics, metal framing, wiring, and other critical components required to design, build, and optimize our competition robot. These funds also help us test new mechanisms and improve reliability.
Travel & Lodging – $6,400
Covers transportation and hotels during regional competitions and outreach events.
Tools, Equipment & Maintenance – $3,500
Supports tool upgrades, new batteries, replacement parts, and workshop improvements to ensure our build space stays efficient and safe.
Computers, Software & Technology – $2,600
Helps fund programming laptops, CAD software, and simulation tools for robot design, coding, and strategy development.
Miscellaneous Team Expenses – $2,000
Used for minor expenses such as safety gear, team apparel, small promotional items, and community engagement needs throughout the season.
All questions related to donations should be sent to Emily_Jameson@pender.k12.nc.us