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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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Let’s Read in Spanish! Creation of Pollard Spanish Classroom Libraries
This grant funded Spanish language books and supplies to create classroom libraries for each of the Spanish classrooms at Pollard Middle School, impacting over 500 students currently enrolled in Spanish classes. These libraries provide access to a variety of tiered,...
NEF Funds Five Spring Grants Totaling $34,177
At the Needham School Committee meeting on May 16th, the Needham Education Foundation (NEF) announced the recipients of five grants totaling $34,177 in the spring grant cycle. Awarded grants include: Development of interdisciplinary learning experiences in social...
Overcoming Barriers in Jazz: Musician Residency with Tia Fuller
This grant, along with funding from Needham High School Friends of Music, funded a two-week musician residency in which Tia Fuller— Grammy-nominated Black female jazz saxophonist, composer, Berklee professor, and featured musician in Pixar's Soul—shared her musical...
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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 Deadline: Oct 16th
Winter Deadline: Jan 15th
Spring Deadline: Apr 9th


