FGV Smart Start Scholarship Applications Due November 1, 2024!

FGV Smart Start Scholarship Applications Due November 1, 2024!

Franklin Granville Vance Smart Start is supporting Early Childhood Educators by offering scholarships. These funds are made possible through the generous contributions of our funding initiatives.

FGV Smart Start Scholarship Application Form
Time Out Tuesday 2025

Time Out Tuesday 2025

Apr 7, 2025

We’re excited to share that our Vance County Time Out Tuesday fundraiser was a huge success! Thanks to the generosity of our community and the dedication of our amazing volunteers, we raised $2,000 to support early childhood programs right here in Vance County.

Our volunteers took “Time Out” of their busy schedules to visit local child care centers and shine a light on the incredible work happening every day for children ages 0–5. Each volunteer set out to raise $250—and together, we exceeded our goal!

FGV Smart Start Recognition Banquet

FGV Smart Start Recognition Banquet

Jan 24, 2025

What a night to remember! On January 16, 2025, we gathered to honor the incredible dedication, passion, and hard work of early childhood educators at our annual Recognition Banquet. The event was a heartfelt celebration of the individuals who play such a vital role in...

Child Care Center Mini-Grant Applications Due November 1, 2024!

Oct 1, 2024

At FGV Smart Start, we believe that every child deserves a nurturing environment where they can thrive and explore their potential, which is why we invite passionate child care centers to apply for our Mini-Grant Program; these grants provide essential resources that...

Governor Cooper Proclaims September Smart Start Month

Sep 10, 2024

Join us in recognizing the dedication and impact of the Smart Start Network, ensuring every child in North Carolina enters school healthy and ready for success.Governor Roy Cooper proclaims September as Smart Start Month. This proclamation acknowledges the Smart Start...

NC Govenor Roy Cooper Declares September as Smart Start Month

NC Govenor Roy Cooper Declares September as Smart Start Month

Aug 29, 2024

The first five years of life are a critical window of development, shaping a child’s brain architecture and building the foundation for future cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral, and health outcomes. Because of this, the Smart Start Network has dedicated itself...

Greetings from the Executive Director

Jun 3, 2024

I am excited to welcome you to the Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start, Inc. webpage. A wealth of information can be found about our services, staff, and, and early childhood. Our aim is that this site will serve as a quick means for parents, partners, business...