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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NEF Funds 8 Spring Grants Totaling $45,261
At the Needham School Committee meeting on May 20, 2025, the Needham Education Foundation (NEF) announced the recipients of eight grants totaling $45,261 in its Spring grant cycle. Awarded grants include: Meeting Literacy Needs of All Learners Through Specialized...
What’s Normal Anyway? A (Stigma-Obliterating) Disability Film Series
This Fall 2024 grant funded four evenings of disability education for the Needham community, with a film screening followed by a panel discussion exploring the film’s topics and how they affect or influence the experiences of youth in Needham (where over 1,000...
2025 Trivia Bee
NHS Teachers take first place in the NEF’s 2025 Trivia Bee On Wednesday, March 12th, the NEF held its 34th annual Bee, the fifth year featuring trivia, with 50 teams and over 350 participants and attendees. Teams included students and teachers from each of Needham’s...
2024 - 2025 Grant Deadlines
Apply for a grant to fund an innovative or enriching project that will benefit Needham Public Schools students. The Fall Grants deadline is Oct 18th, the Winter Grants deadline is Jan 17th, and the Spring Grants deadline is Apr 11th.
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