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

How to Apply

Registration

Status: Registration is open

How to Register:

  • Online registration required

  • Limited spots available (program fills up)

  • Early registration recommended
  • Eligibility:

  • K-5th grade teachers

  • Parents of K-5th grade students

  • K-5th grade students
  • Required Information:

  • Grade level of student or teacher

  • Contact information

  • School/affiliation
  • Timeline:

  • Typically held in June

  • 2024 session: June 10-11

  • Register early to secure spot
  • 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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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • K-12 schools
    • STEM education
    • Teacher development
    • Academic enrichment

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