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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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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 Awards $40,718 in Fall Grants

The Needham Education Foundation (NEF) announced the recipients of 12 grants totaling $40,718 in the fall small grants cycle at the Needham School Committee meeting last night. Three of the awards are for multi-school grants that will provide funding for a musician...

NEF Awards $44,351 in Spring Grants

The Needham Education Foundation announced the recipients of 10 grants totaling $44,351 in the spring small grants cycle at the Needham School Committee meeting last night.  These include four (4) multi-school grants benefiting all five elementary schools, the largest...

Piven World Comes to Mitchell Elementary

Through a small grant funded in the Fall 2015 cycle, Mitchell Elementary School students experienced the unique artistic talent of Israeli illustrator Hanoch Piven during self-portrait workshops with the artist. Piven’s illustrations, known for their playfulness, use...

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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