2018-19 GroMoreGood Garden Grant Winners

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and the National Head Start Association congratulate the 10 Head Start programs across the United States who were awarded the 2018-2019 GroMoreGood garden grants:

Arkansas Early Learning
Jonesboro, Arkansas

Cankdeska Cikana Community College Head Start
Fort Totten, North Dakota

Family Building Blocks
Salem, Oregon

Southeast Kansas Community Action Program
Pittsburg, Kansas

Glen Cove Child Day Care Center
Glen Cove, New York

PEACE Head Start Program
Syracuse, New York

Greater Erie Community Action Committee
Erie, Pennsylvania

Parent Child Incorporated
San Antonio, Texas

Ashtabula County Community Action Agency Head Start
Ashtabula, Ohio

Blue Water Community Action
Port Huron, Michigan

The grants are part of Gro-More Gardens initiative. Review winners from 2021, 2020, and 2019 and watch the webinar series.

About NHSA

The National Head Start Association is committed to the belief that every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to succeed in school and in life. The opportunities offered by Head Start lead to healthier, empowered children and families, and stronger, more vibrant communities. NHSA is the voice for more than 840,000 children and families from systemically underserved populations, 250,000 staff, and 1,600 Head Start grant recipients. ••• Media Contact: Emily Wagner, Director of Communications, media@nhsa.org

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