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Our last grant deadline of the school year is coming up on April 10th. Have an innovative or enriching idea for your school? Apply for a grant!

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Needham Times Interviews NEF Co-Presidents

By Stefan Geller from The Needham Times, August 28,2017 Sarah Winig and Kelly Partridge both joined the board of the Needham Education Foundation (NEF) three years ago and have since become co-presidents of the organization. The NEF raises funds and awards grants to...

High Rock Creation Lab

Last spring, the NEF approved a small grant written by Erin Mack, High Rock’s Technology Integration Specialist, to transform the technology lab into a Creation Lab.  We had a chance to sit in on a class in the Creation Lab in March, where everything that Ms. Mack...

Innovation Night at Needham High Celebrates NEF Partnership

On Wednesday, May 10, Needham High School (NHS) hosted Interdisciplinary Innovation Night, showcasing the work of over 700 high school students enrolled in 32 interdisciplinary classes and units of study. The evening also celebrated the conclusion of a successful...

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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