Starting October 12, qualifying projects will receive a 2X match on new donations. That means a $20 donation will be matched by $20 to become $40, and so on.
If your project meets the criteria below, new donations on your project will be doubled 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 at a DonorsChoose eligible school in Danbury, CT or Waterbury, CT
What won’t qualify:
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Projects categorized as the following resource types:
- Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage
- Flexible Seating
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Are there any restrictions on which donations are doubled?
Credit card, PayPal, account credit, and gift card donations to live projects are eligible for this match. Donations made directly to schools are not eligible for this match offer. Donations via check and donor-advised fund (DAF) will not be multiplied due to processing time. Previous donations placed before the match offer’s start date and time will not be multiplied. Please note, the match offer is not active for donations during Friends and Family Pre-Funding (the period when our team is reviewing projects).
Q: How can I determine the resource category for my project?
The resource category for your project is determined by the predominant cost of your project materials. If your project contains a majority (51%+) of a certain category of resources, then your project will have the appropriate tag. Below is a project that contains the “Books” tag, for example:
Projects categorized as “Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage” or “Flexible Seating” are not eligible for this match.
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 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 Classroom Essentials lists qualify for this funding opportunity?
No. Donations placed to a Classroom 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.