Math & Movement Mini-Academy
Funding Amount
Free
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
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- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Parents of K-5th grade students
- K-5th grade students
Other requirements
- K-5th grade teachers
Overview
Program Type: Free annual summer academy for elementary students and teachers
Cost: Free to attend
Target Participants:
- Students: K-5th grade students (split by grade level)
- Day 1: Rising 1st-3rd graders
- Day 2: Rising 4th-6th graders
- Teachers: K-2 educators and 3rd-5th grade educators (professional development)
Program Philosophy: Students can learn valuable math skills while also getting physical exercise; combines physical activity with math instruction
Focus Areas: Elementary mathematics education; engagement in math learning; physical activity integrated with academics
Program Format: Two-day event
- Day 1 Morning: K-2 teachers participate in professional development workshop on making math fun for young elementary students
- Day 1 Afternoon: Teachers apply lessons learned while working with rising 1st-3rd grade students
- Day 2 Morning: 3rd-5th grade teachers participate in professional development workshop
- Day 2 Afternoon: Teachers interact with rising 4th-6th grade students
Key Activities:
- Giant counting mats where students hop on numbered squares to solve math problems
- Variety of math games and activities
- Hands-on, engaging learning experiences
- Physical movement integrated with math problem-solving
Program Goal: Help students gain excitement about math, increase retention, and develop basic math skills through interactive, physically engaging activities
Location: ORAU's main campus in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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
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What The Orau Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $285K
- Median grant
- $75K
- Range
- $61K–$150K
- By dollars: Tennessee 52%, Colorado 26%, Pennsylvania 21%. Top recipient cities: Knoxville, TN; Boulder, CO; Pittsburgh, PA.
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University of Tennessee · Knoxville, TN
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$150K
University of Colorado Boulder · Boulder, CO
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$75K
University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA
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$61K
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Fields of Work
- K-12 schools
- STEM education
- Teacher development
- Academic enrichment
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