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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Purchase Gratitude cards to show your appreciation for a special teacher in your student’s life. All proceeds go to funding grants benefiting students and teachers in the Needham Public Schools.
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One School, One Book: Schooled
NEF and the Pollard PTC co-funded this grant, which gave each student and teacher a copy of the summer reading book Schooled by Gordon Korman. Tamatha Bibbo, Pollard Principal and grant writer said, “We had a team of teachers work incredibly hard over the summer to...
NEF Awards $69,230 in Spring 2015 Small Grants
The Needham Education Foundation has awarded 15 grants totaling $69,230 in its recent small grants cycle, with programs for student enrichment, parents, and teacher training. Spring 2015 grants include funding for: A 5-lecture series for parents of elementary and...
2015 Spelling Bee
A Repeat Victory at the 25th Annual NEF Spelling Bee! On Sunday, March 13th, the Needham community came together to test their spelling prowess at the 25th annual Needham Education Foundation Spelling Bee. Over 40 teams participated, including elementary, middle and...
2024 - 2025 Grant Deadlines
Apply for a grant to fund an innovative or enriching project that will benefit Needham Public Schools students. The Fall Grants deadline is Oct 18th, the Winter Grants deadline is Jan 17th, and the Spring Grants deadline is Apr 11th.
Thank You to our 2024 Partners in Education Sponsors!
Valedictorian Sponsors
Head of the Class Sponsor
Star Student Sponsor
