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Investing in Education. Strengthening Our Community.

INVEST TODAY. INSPIRE TOMORROW.

The Nassau Education Foundation connects community support with opportunities that help local teachers innovate, students succeed and our public schools thrive.

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Teachers

Bring Your Ideas to Life.
Find classroom grant opportunities, application resources and educator recognition programs.

APPLY FOR GRANTS
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Donors

Make a Lasting Impact.
Your generosity creates opportunities for local educators and students throughout Nassau County.

MAKE A DONATION
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Sponsors

Invest in Our Community.
Partner with us to strengthen local schools and prepare Nassau’s future workforce.

BECOME A SPONSOR
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Community

Be Part of the Story.
Attend an event, volunteer or discover other ways to support education in Nassau County.

GET INVOLVED

Education Changes Lives.

Every grant funded, teacher supported and partnership created represents an investment in the future of Nassau County.

The Foundations Impact:

BY THE NUMBERS

Our Impact Across Nassau County

Every number represents real opportunities created for educators and students across Nassau County. Through classroom grants, teacher support, and community partnerships, the Nassau Education Foundation is helping strengthen local schools and inspire brighter futures.

$1M+

Invested in Classroom Grants

17

NASSAU SCHOOLS SUPPORTED

100’s

EDUCATORS SUPPORTED

1000’s

of students reached

What NEF Foundation Does

Creating Opportunities. Strengthening Futures.

NEF Foundation brings together educators, businesses, donors and community partners to create opportunities that extend beyond traditional classroom resources.

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Classroom Grants

Fueling Big Ideas
We provide funding that helps educators bring creative, innovative and meaningful learning experiences into their classrooms.

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Teacher Recognition

Celebrating Excellence
We honor outstanding educators whose dedication and creativity make a lasting difference for Nassau County students.

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Student Opportunities

Helping Students Succeed
Our investments help expand educational experiences that build knowledge, confidence and real-world skills.

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Community Partnerships

Stronger Together
We connect businesses, organizations and individuals with meaningful opportunities to invest in local education.

FEATURED CLASSROOM GRANTS

Fueling Big Ideas In Local Classrooms

From STEM to the arts to everything in between, our grants our helping teachers create memorable learning experiences.

View All Grants
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Upcoming NEF Events

Shark Grant Night

October 22 – More Details to Come

2026 Teacher of The Year Gala

Heroes Among us – Celebrating The Power of Teachers – Friday January 29 – 6-11PM – Ritz Carlton Amelia Island

Your Gift. Their Future.

Every contribution helps give Nassau County educators more resources to inspire, innovate and create opportunities for their students.

DONATE TODAY