Bringing schools and citizens together to improve education.
Recognize A Teacher
Honor the teachers who make a lasting difference every day with a Teacher Tribute—a meaningful way to recognize their dedication while also supporting programs that help students thrive. It’s a simple gesture that carries lasting impact for the educator you appreciate and the community they inspire.
THE 2026 GRANT AWARD CYCLE IS NOW CLOSED
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Application Window
JANUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 27, 2026
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Grant Selection
APRIL 16, 2026
(COMPLETE) -
Funding Now Available
All grant funding must be spent by the end of the 2028-2029 school year.
If you are interested in applying for a future grant, applications will reopen during our next grant cycle which begins in January of 2027. In the meantime, we encourage you to review the application processes, guidelines, and tips for building a strong proposal on our Applications page:
The Natick Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching, enhancing and supporting Natick’s public education system.
Our mission is to model excellence in the community and public education with the objective of supporting lifelong learning. We support innovation through grants, scholarships, professional development for educators, community-wide lecture series and workshops.
15 grants
were awarded
in 2026 totaling over
$34,000
This cycle, 4 grants were focused on professional rejuvenation and 11 were for classroom innovation projects — bringing bold, creative ideas to life.
Funded projects included:
A library for multilingual learners
SPHERO Bolt power packs for high school computer science classes
Support for special education programming and student mentoring programs
Since 1996, NEF has awarded
373 grants totaling more than $1M
Of the grants awarded, 356 have gone to classrooms, 13 to professional rejuvenation, and 4 have been led by students.
Number of grants provided by school since foundation.
Number of grants provided by subject since foundation.
Public education is a team effort.
We need your help to better our children’s education.
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