DonorsChoose: Classroom Technology and STEM
Crowdfunding platform where teachers post STEM project requests funded by public donors and corporate matches.
About This Grant
DonorsChoose is a crowdfunding platform where public school teachers post project requests and receive funding from individual donors and corporate matching programs. Technology and STEM projects are among the most-funded categories on the platform.
Projects typically range from $200 to $2,000. Teachers describe what they need, why it matters for students, and the impact it will have. Many corporate partners match donations or run campaign promotions.
DonorsChoose is an accessible entry point for teachers who want to get coding kits and STEM supplies without going through a full grant application process.
View DonorsChoose: Classroom Technology and STEMEligibility
- US public school teachers (K-12)
- Must be verified through DonorsChoose's teacher verification process
- Projects must be for classroom or student use only
- No prior grant experience required
Allowable Uses
- Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
- CS and AI literacy curriculum
- Teacher professional development
- Books, art supplies, classroom furniture, and any other direct student needs
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 Michigan 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 components of Michigan CS standards.
- Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to Michigan 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 are funded by individual donors. Tell a real story about your students and why this equipment matters to them.
Post your project on social media, email parents, and ask colleagues to share.
DonorsChoose regularly runs matching campaigns with corporate partners. Submitting before a campaign can double your funding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a grant or crowdfunding?
It is crowdfunding. Individual donors and corporate partners fund your project directly.
How long does it take to get funded?
Active promotion can get a project funded in days. Without promotion, it can take weeks.
What happens if my project doesn't fully fund?
Partially funded projects expire after a set period. You can repost.
Are there fees?
DonorsChoose keeps a small percentage. Teachers receive materials, not cash.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Michigan CS 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 — Michigan CS Standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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