NEF’s mission is to fund projects and programs that expand educational opportunities, foster creativity, and enhance academic experiences in Northampton’s public schools.

Small Grants to Educators proposals will be judged based on how well applicants respond to the program guidelines and how clearly they have responded to application questions.

You can save your application progress and return to your application later. At the bottom of the application is a “Save” button. After selecting “Save,” you’ll have the option to sign in or sign up for a JotForm account to save your progress, or you can select “Skip Create an Account,” enter your email, and send yourself a link to continue your application later.

The Spring 2025 Small Grants application deadline is 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 and is for projects that begin no sooner than July 1, 2025 and are completed by June 30, 2026 (projects to occur in the 2025-2026 school year). The community will have another chance to apply for grants for projects taking place during the 2025-2026 school year in the Fall 2025 Small Grants cycle. The application deadline for this cycle, typically in October, will be announced at a later date.