LOCAL GRANGE/ MEMBER PROGRAMS
For more than a century, the Grange has offered programs for the whole family, local Granges and State Granges. The Grange strives to allow each individual the ability to reach their full potential. Grange members often attend cultural and educational forums, political rallies and hearings, and research topics of interest to bring information to their fellow members. Below are programs offered by the National Grange.
Deaf Awareness Program
For many years the National Grange conducted an active Deaf Awareness Program which led to many valuable projects that enabled our members to learn more about deaf people and their challenges. In many cases, great relationships were also built with the deaf community. A fund was developed within the National Grange Foundation for the purpose of supporting deaf activities within the Grange. Because funds are still available, this grant program is being offered to assist states with funding various deaf awareness activities. LEARN MORE
The Dictionary Project
The Grange is proud to support The Dictionary Project through its Word for Thirds program. Through the tireless efforts of the Grange’s network of more than 200,000 volunteers, America’s oldest rural and agriculture organization has presented third-grade students across the nation with more than 500,000 dictionaries. LEARN MORE
Distinguished Grange
This recognition program for Granges who fulfill their service and advocacy missions and provide support for members and their community was launched in 2009. The first Distinguished Granges were honored at the 144th Annual National Grange Convention, with a record number of 51 Community Granges and 9 State Granges honored at the 150th Convention in 2016. LEARN MORE
Dogs for Better Lives
The National Grange is pleased to present the Dogs for Better Lives, formerly known for many years as Dogs for the Deaf. The new name better reflects the fact that they now offer three different Assistance Dog programs, which include hearing dogs, facility dogs and autism assistance dogs. LEARN MORE
Grange Hall of Fame
The Grange Hall of Fame was created in 2015 to recognize Grange members who had a significant role in the history of the National Grange. In the first two years the selection committee recommended admission of the seven Founders of the Order and Caroline Hall to the Hall of Fame. Beginning in 2017 nominations from Grangers throughout the country are accepted. LEARN MORE
Grange/State Present in Action
The Grange In Action program is designed to encourage all Granges to be active in their communities and complete events or projects, no matter how small. Any Grange that does not complete the application for Distinguished Grange can participate in this program. LEARN MORE
Grange Legacy Program
Since the Grange’s 150th birthday, the National Grange started the Grange Legacy Family Recognition program to honor those families whom have five or more generations involved as Grange members.
“We give recognition to individuals who have been a Grange member for 25, 50, 75, 80, and even 90 years, and we want to recognize families and encourage the next generation to keep up with that and keep that legacy going,” said President Betsy Huber. LEARN MORE
Heirloom Program
With more than 150 years of legacy, the Grange’s various cornerstone documents have profound lessons to share with members about work, family, home, recreation and more. To make these more accessible and keep them front of mind for members, new and old, the Heirloom Program was developed. LEARN MORE
Honor Granges
State and local Granges with a net gain in membership. LEARN MORE
Patriots Program: WWII & Korean War
The National Grange program’s department is very excited to bring you a new program this year focusing on World War II. The first step in this program is a CD that includes a PowerPoint, slide presentation notes and information on the Patriots Program for the whole year. LEARN MORE
SHIPmates Program
New SHIPmates Training Program Focuses on Membership, Leadership Development. LEARN MORE