Founded in 2000, the Maynard Education Foundation (MEF) has proudly supported hundreds of proposals designed to elevate educational excellence across the Maynard Public Schools.
Our grants prioritize one-time investments that spark innovation, pilot new ideas, and create lasting, replicable impact across classrooms, schools, and the wider community.
Each year, we receive dozens of thoughtful, forward-thinking grant requests from our local experts: the educators, students, and administrators who know best what their classrooms and schools need. These requests span everything from cutting-edge classroom materials to guest speakers, professional development opportunities, and more.
Our Impact
Over the past 25 years, MEF has invested nearly $400,000 in more than 300 grants, helping Maynard’s schools stay vibrant, forward-thinking, and full of possibility.
In the 2024–2025 school year alone, we funded nine teacher and staff grants and eight student grants, totaling nearly $20,000. For the upcoming 2025–2026 school year, our goal is to fund $27,000 in high-quality, high-impact grants. While we set financial targets, our true focus is on the quality, the reach, and the lasting difference each project makes for our students.
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Public schools are the heart of Maynard. With your support, MEF will continue to inspire, empower, and uplift our students and educators for years to come.
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As an education foundation, MEF is a nonprofit, private charitable organization that seeks tax-deductible gifts and bequests from individuals, businesses, and community partners who believe in the power of public education. These contributions provide the resources our schools to push the envelope creating an extraordinary experience for our students.