DonorsChoose
Eligibility
Public school teachers
Program Goals
Any public school teacher can post a classroom project on DonorsChoose and crowdfund it - STEM and technology projects are among the most funded, and corporate matching campaigns often double donations.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
No deadline — apply whenever your project is scoped.
Cycle Notes
Teachers post projects anytime; corporate match campaigns multiply funding (verified Aug 2026)
Grant Award Amount
$200-$2,000/project (matching multiplies)
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Smart Solar Kit, Climate Action Kit, CHARGE coding & robotics kits
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for DonorsChoose in Virginia?
Public school teachers
How much funding is available through DonorsChoose?
$200-$2,000/project (matching multiplies). Check the current program guidelines for the latest award ranges.
Can DonorsChoose funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. DonorsChoose funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.
How do Virginia schools apply for DonorsChoose?
No deadline — apply whenever your project is scoped.
How can Forward Education help with DonorsChoose funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Virginia schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes DonorsChoose funds. Contact us before submitting your application.
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 — Virginia 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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