Champions for Learning receives $225K grant

Champions for Learning has received a $225,000 grant from Naples Children Foundation to support Collier County students through its Pathways to Success program. The funding will support the program during fiscal 2027, providing students in grades 8-12 with college and career coaching, mentorship, workshops, hands-on learning and other opportunities. Students also can receive scholarships after high school graduation. Naples Children Foundation, which founded the Naples Winter Wine Festival, has supported Champions for Learning since 2016. Including the latest grant, the foundation has provided nearly $1.8 million to support the education nonprofit’s work with Collier County students.