New York · Private - Crowdfunding Platform

DonorsChoose: Classroom Technology and STEM

Crowdfunding platform for teachers to raise money for classroom technology, coding tools, and STEM supplies from individual donors.

Funding

$200-$2,000+

Eligibility

US public school teachers (Title I schools get extra support)

Grade Focus

K-12

Subject

Any Subject - STEM, CS, Science

Deadline

Always open - create a project anytime

Type

Crowdfunding Platform

About This Platform

DonorsChoose is the largest education crowdfunding platform in the United States. Teachers at public schools create project requests for specific classroom needs, and donors fund them directly. Technology and STEM projects are among the most popular and well-funded categories on the platform.

For New York teachers, DonorsChoose has strong donor activity and corporate matching programs that can double or triple your funding. Title I schools receive extra support through matching campaigns. Projects can request $200 to $2,000 or more for classroom technology, coding kits, science supplies, and maker space equipment.

Create a DonorsChoose Project

Eligibility

Any verified US public school teacher can create a project
Title I school teachers receive extra matching support
Projects can request any classroom-appropriate educational materials
Forward Education kits are eligible items for DonorsChoose projects

How It Works

Teacher creates a project describing the need and impact
Donors fund the project through the DonorsChoose website
Materials ship directly to the school when fully funded
Corporate matching campaigns can multiply donations significantly

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

micro:bit Starter Kit — One of the most popular items on DonorsChoose technology projects. Affordable per-kit price makes it easy to request a full classroom set within typical DonorsChoose budgets.
Coding for Good Kit — Project-based curriculum kit that works well as a DonorsChoose project. Describe the specific coding projects students will complete to engage donors.
CHARGE Climate Sensor Kit — Environmental science tools for DonorsChoose. Climate and environmental projects generate strong donor engagement, especially from donors concerned about student science education.
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy kit for DonorsChoose technology projects. AI education is a compelling donor story - describe what students will learn about AI and how it prepares them for the future.

Keep in Mind

Tell a specific student story

DonorsChoose projects that describe specific students and learning outcomes fund faster. Be concrete about what students will do and learn.

Check for corporate matching campaigns

DonorsChoose regularly runs matching campaigns sponsored by companies like Microsoft, Google, and others. A well-timed project can get 50-100% matching during these campaigns.

Title I schools get extra matching support

Teachers at Title I schools automatically receive additional matching support on DonorsChoose. Check your school's status.

Keep project titles and descriptions simple

Write for a non-educator donor. Avoid jargon. 'My students will build robots that help their community' beats 'Physical computing for computational thinking integration.'

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can create a DonorsChoose project?

Any verified US public school teacher. Verification is a quick process through the DonorsChoose site.

How much can a project request?

Most technology projects request between $200 and $2,000. Some teachers successfully run multiple sequential projects for larger needs.

Are Forward Education kits eligible items?

Yes. Educational technology and STEM tools are among the most fundable categories on DonorsChoose. Our kits qualify as classroom educational materials.

How long does it take to get funded?

Varies widely. Projects in Title I schools with good stories and active promotion by the teacher often fund within weeks. Projects can stay active for up to four months.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide project description templates, photos, and educational framing to help teachers create compelling DonorsChoose projects for our kits. Contact us for support.

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Grant Support

Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?

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 — NY CS & Digital Fluency 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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