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FIRST LEGO League Budget
When starting a FIRST LEGO League team, it is important to keep costs in mind. This is especially true if you are a school-based team and need to apply for grant money ahead of time. Here is a typical budget. The amounts are listed in US Dollars and based on expenses in the United States. There might be variation in other countries. It is good to check with your local organizer to see how much registration and equipment costs in your country.
The following summary is based on a discussion from the Facebook Group FLL: Share & Learn .
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| Start-up Costs | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|
| National Registration | $225 | Varies by county |
| Local Competition Registration | $120-$320 | Varies by region |
| FLL Table | $75-$100 | |
| MINDSTORMS FLL Set | $500 | Cost saving: Buy retail set and supplement parts, buy used sets |
| FLL Challenge Set | $85 | Can vary by country. Can be shared across teams. |
| Laptop/Computer | $0-$1000 | Cost saving: Reuse existing laptop, use tablet, use a desktop |
| Supplies | $25 | Tri-fold, Markers, Glue, Binders |
| Printing | $15 |
| Recurring Costs | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|
| National Registration | $225 | |
| Local Competition Registration | $120-$320 | Varies by region |
| FLL Challenge Set | $85 | Can vary by country |
| Supplies | $25 | Tri-fold, Markers, Glue, Binders |
| Printing | $15 |
| Yearly Optional Expenses | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Team T-Shirts | $150 | |
| Additional LEGO Parts | $100 | Sensors, Motors, LEGO |
| Travel to Events | $0-$100+ | Varies by location |
| Fieldtrips | $0-$150 | Varies greatly |
| Giveaways | $100+ | |
| Books/Resources | $30 | |
| Supplies for Prototpes/Props | $0-$50 | |
| Snacks/Food | $10+/meeting | |
| Support Materials | $50-$200 | Storage boxes, utility carts, team banner/sign |