An annual competition season, in which the team designs, constructs, and programs our robot for the competitions, costs approximately $30,000. If the team qualifies for District and World Championships, the team requires and additional $30,000 to compete and travel.
Our funding is based solely on grants, sponsorship from local businesses, and individual contributions. People like you. Without the generous support of sponsors like you, our team would not be able to accomplish our goals. The opportunity that your donation gives our team is priceless, and in turn, we are preparing youth for a variety of careers that benefit us all.
Your generous donation helps us pay for things like FIRST Robotics Competition Entry Fees ($13,000), Supplies: parts, tools, laptops, etc. ($8,000), other important expenses like travel, meals and snacks during build season and competition, and more.
We recognize our sponsors in our promotional materials, and in various ways based on our sponsorship levels. To learn more about how you and your business will be acknowledged, please us this link to see our donor levels below.
Thank you for your interest in our team! We are excited to have you and your company as one of our team sponsors. Your generous donation supports the future of Albany's students!
Our donor levels are:
Gold $10,000+
Customized Thank you, large logo on Sponsor Board and Website and socials, Listed on T-shirt. Listed on robot reader board, Two t-shirts preordered, Demonstration of the robot at your organization’s functions (within travel distance).
Obsidian $5,001-9,999
Customized Thank you, large logo on Sponsor Board and Website, Listed on T-shirt. Listed on robot reader board, One t-shirt- preordered.
Iridescent $1,501- 5000
Customized Thank you, medium logo on Sponsor Board and Website, Listed on T-shirt you will also be listed on our robot's reader board.
Yellow $501-1,500
Customized Thank You, small logo on Sponsor Board and Website, Listed on T-Shirt.
Black $100-500
Customized Thank You, name on Sponsor Board and Website
*Donations that are received May1- January 10th are recognized on the season t-shirt for the competition season beginning in January. Any donations qualifying for the t-shirt levels after January 10th will be included on the following year's competition season t-shirt. All levels will qualify for all other benefits regardless of donation timeline.
To donate through our 501(c)3 Robotics Booster Club please use the link below:
To donate by check to SWARM through the Albany Robotics Booster Club:
Make check payable to: Albany Robotics Booster Club, Inc.
SWARM in Memo line
Mail to:
PO BOX 1264 Albany, OR 97321
Donations can be made throught the School district by using the donation form below:
Please make your check payable to:
“SWARM Robotics WAHS"
Mail to:
SWARM Robotics c/o West Albany High School 2100 Elm St. SW Albany, OR 97321
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS
GOLD - $10,000+
OBSIDIAN SPONSORS - $5,001 - 9,999
IRIDESCENT SPONSORS - $1,501 - $5000
YELLOW SPONSORS - $501 - $1,500
BLACK SPONSORS - $100 - $500