Bringing schools and citizens together to improve education.
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
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 IN PROGRESS!
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Application Window
JANUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 27, 2026
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Grant Selection
APRIL 16, 2026
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Funding Available
MAY 2026
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.
16 grants
were awarded
in 2024-25 totaling
$27,262
This cycle, 11 grants were focused on classroom innovation — bringing bold, creative ideas to life. The remaining grants supported professional development, helping educators deepen their skills and passions.
Funded projects included:
Chicken incubators for life-cycle learning
Dash robots to teach accessible coding
Digital drawing tablet upgrades
Coding platforms
Since 1996, NEF has awarded
358 grants totaling more than $1M
Of the grants awarded, 345 have gone to classrooms, 9 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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