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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
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...
NEF Funds Three Winter Grants Totaling $15,069
At the Needham School Committee meeting on February 25, 2025, the Needham Education Foundation (NEF) announced the recipients of three grants totaling $15,069 in its Winter grant cycle. Awarded grants include: 7th Grade Yoga Integration Experience A yoga integration...
Thank You to our 2026 Partners in Education!
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2026-2027 Grant Deadlines
Apply for a grant to fund an innovative or enriching project that will benefit the Needham Public Schools.
Fall: Oct 16, 2026
Winter: Jan 15, 2027
Spring: Apr 9, 2027
