Update: As of December 8, 2024 no funding remains for this opportunity.
Updated November 27th: this funding opportunity is now a 3X. That means a $20 donation will become a $60 donation, and so on.
Starting November 20th, qualifying projects will receive a 2X match on new donations. That means a $20 donation will become a $60 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 Cook County, Illinois.
- Teach in a school where more than 75% of students receive free or reduced price lunch. Check out how to find your school's economic need level.
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Create a project requesting Classroom Basics:
- such as paper, writing utensils, binders, dry erase boards, index cards, stickers, posters, laminators
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.