DonorsChoose: Classroom Technology and STEM
Florida teachers post classroom project requests funded by donors and corporate partners. STEM, robotics, and coding are top categories.
About This Grant
DonorsChoose is an online platform where US public school teachers post project requests that donors fund directly. Florida teachers regularly fund coding kits, STEM materials, and physical computing equipment through the platform. Corporate matching campaigns can dramatically increase the value of donations during promotion periods.
micro:bit kits, MicroChat curriculum, and coding tools regularly appear in funded DonorsChoose projects. The platform is especially useful for teachers who need equipment quickly and can't wait for competitive grant cycles. Projects are funded on a rolling basis throughout the year.
View DonorsChoose: Classroom Technology and STEMEligibility
- US public school teachers (all Florida public schools eligible)
- Pre-K through grade 12 classrooms
- Any subject area and grade level
- No income or Title I requirement for basic projects
Allowable Uses
- Physical computing kits (micro:bits, robotics, sensors)
- Coding curriculum and software licenses
- STEM classroom materials and equipment
- Books and student supplies
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — Physical computing for CS education. Aligns to Florida CS standards for computational thinking and programming at grades K-8.
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy curriculum for middle and high school. Addresses AI and data literacy across Florida CS standards.
- Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to Florida standards.
- micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics and physical computing for grades 5-12. Supports CS standards across computational thinking and programming.
Keep in Mind
DonorsChoose projects with a clear student story and specific impact statement fund faster. Be specific about what students will do with the materials.
Corporate partners like Google, Microsoft, and others run matching campaigns that can double or triple your funding. Post your project and watch for promotions.
Smaller, focused projects (one kit, one curriculum set) fund faster than large, expensive asks. Break large needs into multiple projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get funded?
Most projects fund within 4 months. Smaller projects and those posted during matching campaigns fund faster.
Can I post multiple projects?
Yes. Florida teachers can have multiple active projects simultaneously.
Does Forward Education offer DonorsChoose support?
Yes. We can provide pricing quotes formatted for DonorsChoose project submissions.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Florida standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Contact us before you apply.
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Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Florida CS Standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
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