GroMoreGood Garden Grant (2025–2026) Head Start and Early Head Start

GroMoreGood Garden Grant (2025–2026)

Bring the joy of gardening to young children! The GroMoreGood Garden Grant helps Head Start and Early Head Start programs build or expand edible gardens and outdoor green spaces that support hands-on learning, healthy habits, and family engagement.

Grant Overview

Selected programs receive:

• $2,500–$5,000 to start, expand, or improve a garden or outdoor greenspace
• Free garden toolkits and resources
• Access to garden-based learning supports that encourage science exploration and healthy eating

Total funding available this cycle: about $50,000 across all awards.

Why This Grant Matters

Garden projects support:

• Early learning through exploration: children investigate nature, math, and science in real life
• Healthy eating and wellness: growing food increases willingness to try fruits and vegetables
• Family & community connection: gardens create natural opportunities for volunteering and shared activities

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible, applicants must be:

1. A Head Start or Early Head Start program
2. A current National Head Start Association (NHSA) member
• Active membership is required at the time of application.
3. Have land secured and in your possession for the garden project
4. Commit to keeping the garden on that site for at least two years NHSA

Application limit: Each NHSA-member Head Start program may submit one application per funding cycle. If your program has multiple sites, you can propose serving several of them through one garden plan. NHSA

How to Apply

1. Visit the NHSA GroMoreGood Garden Grant page.
   The application is hosted by NHSA.
2. Confirm NHSA membership is active.
3. Prepare your project details, including:
• Whether you're starting a new garden or improving an existing one
• How children and families will use the space
• A sustainability/maintenance plan
• Community involvement ideas (volunteers, partners, family events)
4. Submit your application online through NHSA’s portal before the deadline.

Deadline: January 30, 2026