Starting August 16th, qualifying projects will receive a 5X match on new donations and a one-time donation of $200. That means a $20 donation will become a $100 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.
How to qualify:
- Teach in the Minnesota cities of Saint Paul, North Saint Paul, Maplewood
- Create a project requesting Computer and Tablet materials and select STEM subject area
- Request under $1,000 for your total project goal, including taxes, shipping, fees, and the suggested donation to support DonorsChoose
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.
Q: Are there any restrictions on which donations are matched?
All new donations to live projects are eligible for this match. Previous donations placed before the match offer’s start date will not be matched.
With thanks to 3M
As part of 3M’s overall commitment to creating greater equity in our communities, 3M aims to create five million unique STEM and Skilled Trades learning experiences for underrepresented individuals by the end of 2025.