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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.
News from the NEF
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...
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...
Thank You to our 2026 Partners in Education!
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2025-2026 Grant Deadlines
Apply for a grant to fund an innovative or enriching project that will benefit the Needham Public Schools.
Fall Deadline: Oct 17th
Winter Deadline: Jan 16th
Spring Deadline: Apr 10th