Starting October 1, qualifying projects will receive a one-time donation of either $500 or $1000, depending on school locale, while funds last. Projects must be approved and posted on or after this date to receive the 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:
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Teach in one of the following locations:
- New Jersey
- New York (excluding New York City)
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Pennsylvania (excluding Philadelphia and Pittsburgh)
- Projects from schools designated as a rural metro type will be eligible to receive up to $1000.
- Projects from schools designated as a non-rural metro type will be eligible to receive up to $500.
- Create a project requesting Warmth, Care, and Hunger materials and select the Warmth, Care, and Hunger subject area.
- Post the new project on or after October 1, 2026. Projects posted or approved prior to this date will not be eligible for funding.
What won’t qualify:
- Projects from schools in New York City, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How can I determine if my school is considered rural?
Your school page will state whether your school is considered rural. Your school page can be accessed through the Tools & Resources section of your Teacher Hub. School pages can also be found by searching the school name and location in our classroom search feature.
Your school page will state whether your school is considered rural, town, suburban, or urban. Check this page to learn more about school page information.
Q: How is information gathered about my school?
We receive our school data from a third party vendor called MDR. You can find out your school’s designation by visiting your school page through your teacher profile page.
Check this page to learn more about school page information.
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 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.
Q: Do Essentials lists qualify for this funding opportunity?
No. Donations placed to an Essentials list will not be matched by this funding opportunity. Essentials lists are currently not eligible to receive matching donations from any funding opportunity. You can read more about Classroom Essentials in our Help Center.