Riot Games is continuing its investment in classrooms by once again partnering with the nonprofit DonorsChoose to fund gaming and esports education programs across U.S. public schools. Now in its third year, the campaign will see the Riot Games Social Impact Fund match every dollar donated to related projects up to $200,000.

Teachers can submit proposals on DonorsChoose for resources ranging from consoles and PCs for esports clubs to programming software for game development courses. The goal, according to Riot, is to help educators show students how gaming can encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and pathways into technology-driven careers.

Three Years Strong: Riot Games and DonorsChoose Expand Gaming Access and Inspire Future Careers for Public School Students

This year, Riot has placed additional emphasis on underserved areas. The company fully funded every gaming and esports project from rural schools posted on DonorsChoose when the campaign launched, impacting more than 4,500 students. The initiative also continues to prioritize Equity Focus Schools, where at least half of students come from low-income households.

Riot says the results have been significant. In 2024, the matching campaign supported 542 projects, with more than 84% coming from schools with predominantly low-income students. Since the partnership began in 2023, over 670 teachers and 16,000 students have benefited. The program has also driven growth on the platform, with gaming-related project submissions up 73% last year.

“We’ve seen firsthand the powerful role gaming and esports can play in education, from boosting engagement to opening doors into tech and creative careers,” said Jeffrey Burrell, head of social impact at Riot Games. “This year, we’re especially proud to expand our efforts by flash funding projects in rural communities.”

Kristina Joye Lyles, DonorsChoose’s senior vice president of equity and impact, called the campaign an opportunity for students “to think creatively about their future careers” while also connecting with peers through a shared passion for games.

Supporters can donate to the campaign at DonorsChoose.org