Fund Class Projects Together

The science fair needs poster boards, the art class needs supplies, and the field day needs equipment. PayIt2 helps teachers and room parents collect small amounts from lots of families without the envelope-in-the-backpack routine.

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Stripe-secured • No monthly fees • Funds in 2-3 days

Why Teachers Spend Their Own Money (And How to Fix It)

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 94% of public school teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies, averaging $547 per year. For project-based learning, the costs are even higher. A science fair project might need $150 in supplies for the whole class. A robotics unit could require $500 in kits. Art installations, coding equipment, and garden projects all come with costs that school budgets rarely cover.

A class project collection page lets the teacher or a parent volunteer organize funding without the awkwardness of asking for cash in the hallway. Create a page that describes the project, lists what the funds will cover, and sets a goal. Share the link through the class email list, school communication app, or parent group chat. Parents contribute what they can, contributions are private, and the teacher or organizer has funds in their bank in 2-3 business days to purchase materials.

Science fair / STEM project
$100 - $400
Lab supplies, materials kits, display boards, and safety equipment
Robotics / coding equipment
$200 - $800
Robot kits, microcontrollers, sensors, and programming tools
Art / creative project
$50 - $250
Paints, canvases, clay, digital tools, and printing costs
Garden / outdoor project
$100 - $500
Raised beds, soil, seeds, tools, and irrigation supplies

The transparency builds trust with parents. They see the goal, the description of what the money covers, and the progress toward the target. Teachers can post updates showing how the funds were used, which encourages contributions for future projects. It turns one-off asks into a sustainable funding model for enrichment activities. Set up your class project campaign and watch the supplies fund itself.

For tips on writing a compelling project description that drives parent participation:

Read: Building a Launch List Before Going Live

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How It Works

1

Create a Campaign

Describe the project, list what the funds will cover, and set a goal. Your page is live in minutes.

2

Share the Link

Send it to parents via class email, school app, or group chat. They contribute with no sign-up needed.

3

Receive Funds

Track contributions in real time. Funds transfer to your bank in 2-3 business days so you can buy supplies.

Why PayIt2 for Class Projects

Fund Any Project

Science experiments, art installations, garden projects, tech equipment. If the class needs it, you can fund it.

Full Transparency

Parents see the goal and progress. Post updates about how funds are being used to build trust and encourage participation.

Funds in 2-3 Days

Get the money quickly so you can purchase materials and keep the project on schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about class project funding

Absolutely. Many class project collections are organized by a room parent or PTA volunteer. The teacher provides the project details and materials list, and the parent creates the Campaign page and shares it with the class. This keeps the financial coordination separate from the teaching.
Contributions are voluntary and private. No one sees who gave or how much. Set the goal based on what the project needs, not a per-family amount. Some families will contribute more, others less, and some may not be able to. The project benefits every student regardless of whether their family contributed.
Yes. Post updates on your Campaign page showing the materials purchased and the project in progress. Many teachers find that sharing photos of students using the funded materials encourages contributions for the next project.
Check with your school's administration, as policies vary. Many schools allow individual classroom fundraising through parent-organized campaigns. PayIt2 provides a transparent, trackable record of all contributions and is processed through Stripe's secure payment system.

Give Your Class What It Needs

Create a class project campaign and start collecting from parents today. No monthly fees, no cash handling, funds in days.

Start a Class Project Campaign