Naples Children & Education Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $34 Million in Grants

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The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) has announced a significant investment of over $34 million to support underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County, Florida. The funding raised through the Naples Winter Wine Festival will be distributed to nearly 50 nonprofit organisations.

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“We are thrilled to announce this major investment in the lives of Collier County’s most vulnerable children,” said Stephanie Pezeshkan, 2024-25 NCEF Grant Committee chair. “Our supporters showed an incredible amount of generosity at the 25th anniversary Naples Winter Wine Festival, allowing us to have a further profound and sustaining impact on underprivileged and at-risk children in our community.”

The funding includes $16.5 million allocated to 17 agencies in support of multi-year strategic initiatives. These initiatives aim to address fundamental gaps in local children’s services, with a focus on early learning, healthcare, and out-of-school time programs. Specifically, $4.3 million will be allocated to early learning initiatives, $2.3 million to healthcare programs, and $6.4 million to out-of-school time initiatives.

In addition to these strategic initiatives, NCEF awarded traditional grants totalling $6.7 million to 32 organisations. These grants will support a range of programs and services, including education, healthcare, and advocacy

Some notable traditional grant recipients include the Children’s Advocacy Centre of Collier County, which received $686,000; the Legal Aid Service of Collier County, which received $600,000; and Fun Time Early Childhood Academy, which received $490,000.

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NCEF also announced an $8 million investment in a new Early Learning Enrichment and Expansion Program. This program aims to drive systemic change in Collier County and provide children with access to high-quality education.

“By investing in the most effective organisations, we ensure that our dollars drive meaningful change, improving lives and strengthening communities for the long term,” Pezeshkan said.

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