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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Helen Keller: A One-Woman Play
Students in grades 1 to 5 at all Needham public elementary schools were exposed to history through performance thanks to a Small Grant awarded by NEF during its spring 2013 grant cycle. The program, “Sheryl Faye Presents Historical Women,” served as the kick-off event...
History Repeats Itself – Thanks to NHS Class of ‘63!
Members of the Needham High class of 1963 celebrated their 50th reunion with a donation of $3,063 to the Needham Education Foundation. The NEF was founded by members of the class of 1939 who established the NEF with $3000 from their 50th reunion fund. Following in...
Needham Education Foundation Awards Second Year of Funding for Innovative Interdisciplinary Class at Needham High School
The Needham Education Foundation (NEF) has awarded a grant of $115,275 to fund an innovative interdisciplinary course for a second year at Needham High School and to continue developing additional interdisciplinary initiatives and coursework. With this funding, next...
2025 - 2026 Grant Deadlines
Apply for a grant to fund an innovative or enriching project that will benefit the Needham Public Schools.
Fall Grant deadline is October 17th
Winter Grant deadline is January 16th
Spring Grant deadline is April 10th
Thank You to our 2025 Partners in Education Sponsors!
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