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The Needham Education Foundation raises funds and awards grants to promote innovation and excellence in education for Needham public school students.
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Gallery 450 Makes Space for Creativity
In 2019, the NEF funded a multi-faceted grant for the art department at Needham High School. In addition to an artist-in-residence working with both students and staff, the grant funded the materials to establish a permanent gallery space in the new wing of the high...
NEF Founder Honored with Bench Dedication
We were honored to celebrate the dedication of a memorial bench at the Emery Grover Building on November 6, 2025 in honor of Ralph E. Leader, the founder and first president of the NEF. Thirty-five years ago, Ralph and the original board members established the...
Vox Books for Newman Kindergarten
Through an NEF grant, Newman Kindergarten students are growing their reading skills with a set of Vox books. Each hardcover picture book has a built-in audio player, allowing students to listen to a story and follow along -- without needing an extra device like a...
2025 - 2026 Grant Deadlines
Apply for a grant to fund an innovative or enriching project that will benefit the Needham Public Schools.
Fall Grant deadline is October 17th
Winter Grant deadline is January 16th
Spring Grant deadline is April 10th





