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Welcome to the FIRST Chesapeake FRC Team Resources Hub!

This space is designed to support your team with the resources, guidance, and opportunities you need to succeed. From funding and grants to mentorship, outreach, and building support, you’ll find tools here to help your team thrive throughout the season. 

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Slack is a communication platform to connect with other members of the FIRST Chesapeake community. 

Explore the resources to find the support your team needs.

  • Robonauts Everybot Toolkit Sustainability Grant

    This grant is administered by FRC Team 118 the Robonauts and supported by the Argosy Foundation. Provides 1st and 2nd year teams with esential tools and a competition pit. Applications due Oct 17, 2025.

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    Team Grant FAQ

    FIRST FAQ for finding and applying to grants. 

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    FIRST Fundraising Guide

    Tips and tricks for effective fundraising.

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    FIRST Grant List

    Official FIRST list of availible grants. 

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    Fundraising Toolkit

    FIRST Toolkit for fundraising and outreach.

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    Chief Delphi Grant Database

    Find a wide range of grants available for FIRST teams through the community-maintained Chief Delphi Grant Database. 

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    FRC Outside the Bot Podcast

    Podcast and video series focusing on importance of data collection, navigating awards, grant requirements, team structure, and community support for FRC teams. Created and hostd by Caroly Arthurs, FIRST Regional Director for Louisianna and Mississippi.

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    FRC Team Grant from FIRST

    OPENS Oct 1, 2025 - This grant is open to all FRC teams who are facing hardship that may prevent them from competing. Applications run from Oct 1 to Oct 24th. Winners will be notified between Nov 10-24. Apply on the FIRST submission manager from this link.

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    Maryland Space Business Roundtable

    The MSBR 2025 STEM grant application process has begun! Below, please see important dates, a link to the required STEM Grant Presentation template (PowerPoint), and the online grant application form. Your completed PowerPoint presentation must be submitted with the form.

    Application Due Date: October 23, 2025
    Presentation Date: November 13, 2025
    Location: Lanham, MD

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    Women In STEM Scholarship

    The WIS Scholarship is an unrestricted scholarship sponsored by Dominion Energy and is open to all female juniors and seniors. The application is due December 14.  

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  • Team Spectrum Training Resources

    Introduction and training guide for many levels of FRC, produced by Team Spectrum 3847. This site is not managed by FIRST.

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    Team Citrus Circuits Training Resources

    Introduction and training guide for many levels of FRC, produced by Team Citrus Circuits 1678. This site is not managed by FIRST.

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    FIRST Team Management Resources

    Comprehensive FIRST-produced collection of resources for coaches, mentors, and teams. 

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    FIRST Chesapeake Public Drive

    Google Drive database of trainings and resources from FIRST Chesapeake. 

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    Youth Registration Overview

    Details on how to register your teammembers with FIRST.

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    FRC Season Competition Information

    Season-specific information.

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    Mentor Guide

    Guide for FRC mentors

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    Effective Mentoring Guide

    FIRST guide for effective mentorship. 


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    Q&A

    FIRST Q&A for the season 

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    Team Outreach Toolkit

    Google Drive folder of tools for team outreach and fundraising from FIRST Chesapeake 

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    Coach and Mentor Checklist

    FIRST resources for coaching and mentorship.

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    FRC Community Blog

    News and stories from FIRST covering FRC topics. 

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    Spectrum 3847 Purchase Guide

    Discover the latest “FIRST $2,000 Purchase Guide”—an unofficial thoughtfully curated list of essential tools and equipment to help FRC teams build effectively and efficiently. 

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  • Game Manual and Season Materials

    Current seasons game manual and season-specific resources. 

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    FIRST Technical Resources

    Comprehensive collection of FIRST produced technical and build resources. 

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    Control System Documentation

    Comprehensive collection of information on programing your robot. 

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    Kit of Parts

    Explaination for the parts and components provided by FIRST

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    Rev Robotics Technical Guide

    Guides on programming FRC bots from REV Robotics

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  • What to Expect at Events

    Video on what to expect at FRC Events

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    Rookie Team Resources

    Public Google Drive of resources for new FRC teams from FIRST Chesapeake.

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  • FIRST FRC KitBot

    Information and Instructions for building the season's KitBot.

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    AndyMark

    An official vendor of FRC parts and supplies. 

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    REV Robotics

    An official vendor of FRC parts and supplies.

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    West Coast Products

    Independent vendor for robotics components. Not an official FIRST vendor.

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    Redux Robotics

    Independent vendor for robotics components. Not an official FIRST vendor.

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    Thrifty Bot

    Vendor for parts and components, including those used in the season kitbot.

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    Cross the Road Electronics

    Independent vendor for robotics components. Not an official FIRST vendor.

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    Plummer Industries

    Independent vendor for robotics components. Not an official FIRST vendor.

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    Studica Robotics

    Vendor for parts and components. New gyro coming soon. 

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    Robonauts' Everybot Toolkit

    A recommended list of basic tools for team competition pits and build spaces. Part of the Robonauts' Everybot Toolkit Sustainability Grant. Not an official FIRST resource. 

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  • FIRST FRC Calendar

    FIRST Calendar of FTC events.

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    FIRST Chesapeake Event List

    Full list of FRC events in the FIRST Chesapeake District.

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    FIRST YouTube Streaming

    FIRST YouTube channel where events are streamed live.

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    FIRST Chesapeake YouTube Channel

    Watch district-specific streams and events. 

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    FRC Event Experience

    FIRST collection of tips and guides for Events

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    Intro to Scouting

    FIRST Guide to scouting alliance parterns at events. 

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    Inspection Checklist

    Sample inspection checklist for your event.

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    Quick, Pick

    Independent tool using Statbotics data to help during alliance selection. This resource is not maintained or managed by FIRST.


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    The Blue Alliance

    API-generated profiles of all FRC teams. This site is not managed by FIRST.

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    Statbotics

    Community-produced tool for tracking team scores and analytics.

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    Preparing for Competition Public Folder

    Public Google Drive of resources for judging and competition prep from FIRST Chesapeake. 

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  • FIRST Robotics Awards Page

    List of FIRST awards and guidlines. 


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    FRC Judged Awards Best Practices

    Best practices when talking to judges

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