Update July 11th, 2023: Pennsylvania is now an eligible state for this funding opportunity.
Starting June 6th 2023, all qualifying projects will receive a 3X match. That means a $20 donation will become a $60 donation, and so on.
If your project meets the criteria below, new donations on your project will be matched as long as funding remains. You will see the match offer applied to your project as soon as it is approved and live on the site. Please note, the match offer will not appear during Friends and Family Pre-Funding (the period when our team is reviewing your project).
How to qualify:
- Teach grades 6th - 8th in North Carolina or Pennsylvania
- Request under $3,000 for your total project goal, including taxes, shipping, fees, and the suggested donation to support DonorsChoose
- Create a project and select the ‘Gym & Fitness’ or ‘Team Sports’ subject areas
What won’t qualify:
- Excludes virtual class trips and virtual visitors
- Excludes instructional tech and computers & tablets
- Excludes professional development projects
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Is there a limit to the amount of matching funds I can receive?
Eligible teachers can receive up to $3,000 from this funding opportunity across all their eligible projects.