Eligibility

All U.S. public school teachers, including Indiana public school teachers in PreK-12, are eligible to post projects on DonorsChoose. Teachers create a project request describing what they need and why, and individual donors and corporate sponsors fund the project. Indiana teachers in Title I schools often receive bonus funding through DonorsChoose matching campaigns.

Program Goals

DonorsChoose is a crowdfunding platform that connects U.S. public school teachers directly with individual donors and corporate sponsors. Indiana teachers post classroom project requests — from books and art supplies to STEM kits and coding tools — and donors across the country fund them. Thousands of Indiana teachers have used DonorsChoose to fund classroom projects. Corporate sponsors including Microsoft, Lowe's, and others run matching campaigns that can double or triple the impact of individual donations.

Application and Distribution

Indiana teachers create a free account at donorschoose.org and post a classroom project describing what they need and how it will help students. Once posted, teachers share their project link with parents, community members, and on social media to attract donors. Corporate matching campaigns periodically boost funding — especially for STEM projects. Projects that are fully funded receive the requested materials shipped directly to the school.

Cycle Notes

DonorsChoose projects can be posted year-round with no deadline. Funding depends on donor interest and social sharing. Indiana teachers at Title I schools often benefit from priority matching campaigns. STEM and coding projects have strong success rates on DonorsChoose. Post your project early in the school year to maximize time for donor discovery.

Grant Award Amount

Individual DonorsChoose projects typically raise $200-$2,000 depending on the project, teacher's network, and active corporate matching campaigns. Some projects raise more through corporate sponsor matches. There is no guaranteed award — funding depends entirely on donor contributions.

Allowable Purchases

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to post on DonorsChoose in Indiana?

All Indiana public school teachers in PreK-12 are eligible to post classroom project requests on DonorsChoose at no cost.

How much can Indiana teachers raise through DonorsChoose?

Projects typically raise $200-$2,000 depending on the project, teacher's network, and active corporate matching campaigns.

Can Indiana teachers request STEM and coding tools on DonorsChoose?

Yes. STEM kits, physical computing tools, and coding curriculum are popular and successful project types on DonorsChoose. Be specific about how the tools connect to Indiana CS standards.

Are there matching campaigns that boost DonorsChoose projects?

Yes. Corporate sponsors including Microsoft, Lowe's, and others run matching campaigns that can double or triple donations. STEM projects often receive priority matching. Check donorschoose.org for active campaigns.

How can Forward Education help Indiana teachers with DonorsChoose projects?

Forward Education provides official pricing letters, product descriptions, and curriculum alignment language for Indiana teachers posting DonorsChoose projects. Contact us before posting your project.