# Guide for FIRST LEGO League Teams ## Key Fundraising Strategies **Local Business Sponsorships** * Approach neighborhood shops, grocery stores, and family-run businesses for sponsorship or donations * Prepare a simple sponsorship packet explaining your team’s goals and needs **Community Fundraisers** * Host bake sales, car washes, or local event booths * Keep events fun and inclusive for younger team members **Grants & Scholarships** * Check FIRST and local nonprofit websites for grants aimed at youth STEM programs * Applications typically open late summer and close by October **Crowdfunding & Donations** * Use QR codes linked to PayPal or other easy donation platforms at outreach events * Share your story with family and friends online to boost contributions ## List of Local Iowa Companies with Corporate Giving Programs (Non-Comprehensive) These companies often support youth education, STEM programs, and community initiatives: * Rockwell Collins (Collins Aerospace) * DuPont Pioneer (Corteva Agriscience) * Principal Financial Group * MidAmerican Energy Company * Cargill * John Deere * Pella Corporation * Wells Fargo * Casey’s General Stores * Hy-Vee **Tip:** Research company deadlines and tailor proposals to match their corporate social responsibility goals. *For questions or help, contact FRC 167 at * --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.iowacityrobotics.org/business/fundraising/guide-for-first-lego-league-teams.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.