Update: As of June 11, 2025 no funding remains for this opportunity.
Updated April 29th 2025: this funding opportunity has increased to now provide a one-time donation of $500, from $100. The information below in the article has been updated to indicate as such.
Starting November 19th 2024, qualifying projects will receive a $500 one-time donation. If your project meets the criteria below, the one-time donation will appear once it is approved and live on the site.
How to qualify:
- Teach in a New Jersey school
- You have never had a project funded on DonorsChoose
- Create a project requesting Warmth, Care & Hunger materials
- Select the Warmth, Care & Hunger subject area. Please ensure accurate representation and select the corresponding subject area only if it aligns with your project.
Example materials that fall into the Warmth, Care & Hunger category:
- Hygiene products like combs, toothbrushes, floss, and deodorant
- Day-to-day clothing items or winter apparel like coats, shoes, socks, hats, gloves, rain gear, and sleeping bags
- Meals or snacks for your students
What won’t qualify:
- Teachers who have previously had a fully funded project
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Is there a limit to the amount of matching funds I can receive?
Eligible teachers can receive up to $500 from this funding opportunity across all their eligible projects.
Q. How do one-time donations work?
First, your project must meet all the requirements for this funding opportunity. After our team of volunteers have reviewed your project, it will be posted to the site. Assuming your project meets all the qualifications, then your project will receive the one-time donation within thirty (30) minutes. If you don’t see it on your project, you may need to refresh your browser.
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.