How much funding does Extreme Classroom Makeover provide?

Extreme Classroom Makeover provides $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Extreme Classroom Makeover?

The deadline is January 30, 2027.

Extreme Classroom Makeover

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Funding Amount

$25,000

Deadline

January 30, 2027

297 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Extreme Classroom Makeover

Award Amount: $25,000

Status: Active grant program, offered annually since 2008

Geographic Scope: Public schools within 50 miles of Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Focus Areas: K-12 STEM education; technology and equipment for science and math classrooms

Eligibility:

Must teach STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics)

Teach grades 3-10

Work at a public school

Located within 50 miles of Oak Ridge, Tennessee

What They Fund:

Technology and equipment for classroom use

Educational tools and resources for STEM instruction

Equipment to modernize and upgrade classroom technology

Program Details:

Annual competition open to individual STEM teachers

Applicants must submit a video application showcasing their vision

Applications are evaluated on enthusiasm, creativity, and potential impact

Program benefits can extend to entire grades or departments, not just individual classrooms

Over nearly 15 years, ORAU has awarded more than $500,000 in technology to local schools

Contact Information:

Pam Bonee, Director of Communications: (865) 603-5142, Pam.Bonee@orau.org

Wendy West, Manager of Communications: (865) 207-7953, Wendy.West@orau.org

Background:
Launched in 2008 in conjunction with ORAU's new Oak Ridge office building featuring a Center for Science Education. The program aims to help improve STEM education in public schools and provide teachers with modern tools and technology for engaging students.

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:

Application window opens in fall (approximately November)

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2026

Application window is open for approximately 2.5 months

Required Materials:
1. Video submission - applicants must shoot and edit a video showcasing their vision
- Video should demonstrate enthusiasm for STEM education
- Should highlight student excitement for technology
- Should explain how the makeover will impact the classroom/grade/department
- Video should convey the teacher's passion and energy

2. Written application/proposal - must include:
- Description of how new technology will transform the classroom
- Plans for benefiting entire grade or department (if applicable)
- Vision for STEM education goals
- Clear articulation of needs and intended use

Submission Format:

Online submission required

Video component required

Tips for Success:

Start planning early (application window is 2.5 months)

Involve others in the creative process (parents, students, staff members)

Think big - consider how technology can benefit entire grades or departments

Demonstrate genuine enthusiasm and passion for STEM

Involve students in the application and video creation

Consider rallying votes for Viewers' Choice award

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