Updated December 31st: this funding opportunity is no longer available.
Starting October 21st, 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.
How to qualify:
- Teach in New York City or in the following New York counties: Westchester, Orange, or Rockland.
- Teach at a school where 51% or more of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch
- Teach grades 6th - 12th.
- Create a project with one of the following subject areas: Racial Justice & Representation, Climate & The Environment, or Engineering & Technology. Please ensure accurate representation and select the corresponding subject area only if it aligns with your project.
Request under $800 for your total project goal, including taxes, shipping, fees, and the suggested donation to support DonorsChoose. Projects with a total project goal higher than $800 will not qualify. This is about $650 worth of materials.
What won’t qualify:
- Professional Development
Frequently Asked Questions:
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.