According to the new federal spending bill signed into law in March 2018, funding is being provided for education programs and initiatives in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Many provisions allow for funding to support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education that includes diverse learners in activities such as robotics competitions. Information and research on ESSA, STEM, students with disabilities (SWD), and "FIRST" Robotics are provided. Strategies and supports for SWD by disability type and next steps are also included to assist teachers in accessing these funding opportunities. Because of the increase in funding opportunities for STEM and SWD, it is important that teachers know how to recruit and accommodate SWD in extracurricular STEM activities like "FIRST" robotics.