Grants for Needham Schools

The Needham Education Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to fostering excellence and innovation in public education, which we consider a cornerstone in our town's economic and social well-being.

In 17 years of grant-making and fund-raising, this community foundation has awarded more than $1 million in support of more than 225 innovative projects benefiting Needham's schoolchildren, while growing its sustaining fund to more than $1 million.

By supporting the creativity of educators and enhancing the enrichment opportunities of our children, we believe we are building not only stronger schools, but a stronger, more vibrant community in Needham.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the growth in our assets, NEF offers three grant cycles on an annual basis: fall and spring grants of up to $5,000 each and a "Large Grant" cycle to support one-year or two-year projects, school-wide projects or system-wide projects that are innovative, collaborative, and promise broad and lasting impact for Needham schoolchildren.

Read about some recent grants in action:

Collins Writing Program: Professional Development Day at Eliot Elementary School
Respect: A Suite of Dances at Mitchell Elementary School
Origami: Where Math Goes 3-D at Newman Elementary School
Bridge Building in the Classroom at Pollard Middle School

Please check back in late summer for information about our Fall grant application cycle.

For more information about our grant process read the general grant guidelines and download recent successful grant applications.

Thinking about applying for a grant? Ask A Question here.

Thinking about applying for a grant? Ask A Question here.

The first Collaborative Initiative program, launched in October 2007, is the Needham High School Global Competence Program.

Past Grants by School