Starting October 1st, qualifying projects will receive a 2X match on new donations. That means a $20 donation will become a $40 donation, and so on.
If your project meets the criteria below, new donations on your project will be matched as long as funding remains. Once your project is approved and live on the site, you will see the match offer displayed on your project page.
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How to qualify:
- Teach at a school where 76%+ of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch and 50%+ of students identify as Black, Latino, or Native American
- Teach grades 6-12 in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, or PennsylvaniaÂ
- Create a project for Literacy and Writing and select the “Literature & Writing” subject area. Please ensure accurate representation and select the corresponding subject area only if it aligns with your project.
- Request under $500 for your total project goal, including taxes, shipping, fees, and the suggested donation to support DonorsChoose. This is about $360 worth of materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Is there a limit to how expensive my project can be to qualify for this match?
This match only applies to projects with a total project goal under $500, including taxes, shipping, fees, and the suggested donation to support DonorsChoose. Anything over the total project goal will not qualify for the match. Shipping charges may vary and the suggested donation amount can't be removed from a project's total goal. While you cannot remove the suggested donation, donors can choose to opt-out of giving a portion of their donation to DonorsChoose.
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.
Q: How can I edit my posted project?
If your project has not received any donations, you can make any edits by returning your project to a draft status. You can do this by heading over to the Projects section of your account and clicking on the "Return project to draft" button underneath your project title. Once your project is in draft status, you can make any edits and resubmit it. Then, it will be re-screened by our team and re-posted if eligible. Read more about editing your project.
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