Starting 8/5/2024, 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:
- Create a project requesting STEM materials and select the STEM subject area. 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
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Teach at an Equity Focus School in one of these zip codes:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Are there any restrictions on which donations are matched?
Credit card, PayPal, account credit, and gift card donations to live projects are eligible for this match. Donations via check and donor-advised fund (DAF) will not be matched due to processing time. Previous donations placed before the match offer’s start date will not be matched. Please note, the match offer is not active for donations during Friends and Family Pre-Funding (the period when our team is reviewing projects).
OR 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: What is an Equity Focus School?
Equity Focus Schools on DonorsChoose are schools where 50% or more of students are Black, Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander, or multiracial, and 50% or more of students qualify for free or reduced price lunch, the standard measure for school economic need level. Check this page to learn more about Equity Focus Schools.
Q: How can I edit my 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.
With thanks to Edison International
At Edison, our vision is to lead the transformation of the electric power industry toward a clean energy future. We are proud to support the work of STEM educators across Southern California to prepare and inspire students to be the future leaders of our region. Teachers like you have the power to brighten futures, transform lives, and help shape a better tomorrow. We?re honored to partner with you on that journey and power your classroom?s success in the coming school year.