The Needham Education Foundation raises funds and awards grants to promote innovation and excellence in education for Needham public school students.
2025 NEF Trivia Bee
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2023 Trivia Bee
Congratulations to the Silly Sunflowers team for taking first place in the NEF's 2023 Trivia Bee! On Thursday, March 9th, the NEF held its 32nd annual Bee, the third year featuring trivia, with 50 teams and over 350 participants and attendees. Teams included...
NEF Funds Six Winter Grants Totaling $30,049
At the Needham School Committee meeting on February 28th, the Needham Education Foundation (NEF) announced the recipients of six grants totaling $30,049 in the winter grant cycle. Awarded grants include: Sensory Pathways at Newman Elementary School allowing all...
World Language Books
Last year, Elizabeth Hitron, librarian at Sunita Williams Elementary School, working with Kelly Haas, Sunita Williams’ ELL teacher, and Jenn Potter, Broadmeadow’s librarian, received a grant to fund the purchase of books written in languages other than English for all...
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.
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