Updated January 23rd: the campaign code can no longer be added to projects. Projects that already have the campaign code are not guaranteed funding, but funding may still be applied to projects with the code.
Updated January 20th: funds are running low for this opportunity.
The State of Nevada will apply $690 to Nevada educators’ projects requesting resources to keep your students learning, supported, and safe this school year. This is up to $500 in resources. Donations to eligible projects will be made shortly after a project is approved.
How to qualify:
- Teach PreK-12 in a Nevada public school.
- Create a new project on or after 7:30AM PST / 10:30AM EST on January 7th, 2026.
- On the HI page enter the campaign code “NEVADA” by clicking "Apply a campaign code."
- Ensure that your project’s total goal is under $800.
- Request resources to further accelerate your students’ academic learning and development.
- In your project essay, focus on how the resources you're requesting will elevate your students' learning experiences. Share the impact these materials will have on their academic growth.
- If you’re requesting instructional materials, note how they align with Nevada Academic Content Standards.
How you’ll receive funding
If your project meets the above criteria, you’ll receive a $690 donation as soon as your project is reviewed by our team and posted on our site, while funds last. This donation covers up to $500 in resources.
What won’t qualify:
- Projects posted before 7:30AM PST on January 7th, 2026
- Projects with a total goal over $800 (this includes all fees) will not receive the one-time donation.
- Materials from Teachers Pay Teachers
- Projects of the following types: Professional Development, Special Requests, Virtual Class Trip or Visitor
Frequently Asked Questions
Which educators qualify; who is eligible? ▼
All Nevada public school educators who teach students in Pre-K – 12th grade are eligible for the program. For the purposes of this program, “Nevada educator” is defined as any full-time equivalent public-school employee who spends the majority of their time directly educating or counseling students. Read more at this link. Only one DonorsChoose account per teacher is permitted.
What resources can educators request? ▼
Educators can request classroom resources, including but not limited to supplies, technology, and instructional materials.
Can a non-educator nominate an educator and/or project? ▼
No. Funding through this partnership is intended to address the individual and specific need(s) of each educator and classroom. Educators must submit their own projects to participate in the program.
How can I ensure my project will be fully funded by the Nevada Donation? ▼
If your project’s total project goal is under $690, then you will be fully funded by the $690 Nevada donation. This means that you should request around $500 in materials. The rest of your project’s costs are then covered by the remainder of the Nevada donation. Here’s an example project that has less than $690 in resources and would be fully funded by the Nevada donation.
Can educators submit multiple projects for funding? ▼
Only one project per educator is eligible for this funding. Projects posted before January 7th are not eligible for funding. If a teacher has multiple projects available, the project posted first will receive the donation. Educators are encouraged to post additional projects to DonorsChoose and benefit from our community of donors.
What is a thank-you package? ▼
After your project has been fully funded and you’ve received all of your materials, you’ll be prompted to upload a short essay and some photos showing the impact your materials had in your classroom.
Does the $690 donation cover the DonorsChoose fees and suggested donation? ▼
Yes, the $690 donation includes those additional costs as they allow DonorsChoose to support these projects. These fees and the suggested donation cannot be removed from the Nevada one-time donation.
I accidentally submitted my project but want to make an edit? ▼
If your project is approved on our site AND has not received any donations, you can make any edits you’d like 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.
How long does it take to hear back if I requested verification for my teacher account? ▼
Our team is currently working on all received requests. Please refrain from submitting multiple requests as this slows down our ability to respond to you.
With thanks to the State of Nevada
The Nevada Department of Education’s mission is to improve student achievement and educator effectiveness by ensuring opportunities, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence. The State of Nevada is honored to fund these projects on our site!