Youth & Young Adult Programs
National Grange Youth Officer Team
Deadline: September 1
The National Grange Youth Officer Team is a group of youth and young adults from across the nation who have the opportunity to represent not only their State Grange but also the National Grange as National Youth Officers at the National Grange Convention.
The team will participate in opening and closing drills, open a morning session of the convention, and conduct the order of business for the convention delegation. This is a great opportunity for the youth and young adult officers to grow as leaders and represent Grange youth and the future of our organization.
PURPOSE:
- To allow youth and young adults the opportunity to learn from the Officers of the National Grange and gain a perspective of the duties those officers hold.
- To engage in leadership growth and learn what it means to hold such an important leadership position.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must attend all youth activities while attending the National Grange Convention, including workshops, service projects, practices, and any other events as directed by the National Grange Youth Director
- Must be prepared before the convention with officer duties specific to your office. Officers will be notified early of the office in which they will serve. Officers with speaking parts must memorize their lines prior to the convention.
- Officers are responsible for funding their own transportation, rooming, and any costs associated with attending the National Convention. A small stipend will be awarded to youth officers who show exemplary participation.
- Officers must enter at least ONE contest from any National Grange Department. You’ll be asked to note which contest you entered on the application.
For complete details on this program, please view the 2026 Youth & Young Adult Program Guide.
Regional Youth Ambassador Program
Deadline: September 1
A leadership opportunity for young people to represent the Grange, serve their communities, and promote agriculture and civic engagement.
The National Grange Youth Department is transforming the traditional Youth Ambassador Program into a Regional Program. This program is aimed at growing and developing stronger leaders across all Grange Regions.
Up to two Regional Youth Ambassadors may be selected in each region. These Ambassadors will be catalysts for the development of youth programming in those regions and will become the National Grange Youth Team. They will work closely with the National Youth Director, Youth Advisory Council, and youth directors/state presidents across their region to bring programming, leadership development, and education to the states they represent.
REGIONAL BREAKDOWN:
GREAT PLAINS- Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado
MIDWEST- Ohio, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin
WESTERN- California, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Hawaii, Alaska
EASTERN- Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, New Jersey
NORTHEAST- Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts
For complete details on this program, please view the 2026 Youth & Young Adult Program Guide.
Honorary Youth Delegate Experience
Deadline: September 1
PURPOSE:
The Honorary Youth Delegate Experience is designed to cultivate knowledgeable, passionate young advocates who understand the Grange's legislative process or desire to learn it, and who feel empowered to shape the future of rural America. This program honors the legacy of John Trimble — a dedicated Grange leader who believed deeply in education, civic responsibility, and youth involvement.
Participants will have the opportunity to serve as an Honorary Youth Delegate at the National Grange Convention, gaining first-hand knowledge of policy development, debate, and decision-making within the Grange. Individuals will be selected at the National Grange convention to serve the National Grange for one year as participants in the Honorary Youth Delegate Experience. They will serve the National Grange throughout the following year, culminating at the next National Grange Convention, where they will serve as an Honorary Youth Delegate. During their year, they will learn and participate in Grange legislative work through committee assignments, mentorship, and learn about and participate in hands-on advocacy engagement.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
National Grange Convention Experience
- Attend the National Grange Convention as the Honorary Youth Delegate
- Sit with the delegate body during resolutions hearings and discussions.
- Participate in committee sessions, workshops, and legislative briefings, prior to and during the National Grange Convention.
- Provide input in discussions when youth or young adult perspectives are valuable.
- Develop a written reflection or summary report following Convention participation.
For complete details on this program, please view the 2026 Youth & Young Adult Program Guide.
Community All Star Program
Deadline: September 1
The Community All-Star Program is designed to encourage youth to actively serve their communities while developing leadership, compassion, and civic responsibility. Youth will track their community service hours throughout the year, celebrate milestones, and recognize outstanding dedication to service. While all service is valued, one youth will be honored as the Community All-Star of the Year for exceptional commitment. Service Tracking Sheet
SERVICE TRACKING:
Youth will track all community service hours from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026. Service may include:
- Grange projects
- School or church service
- Community clean-ups
- Volunteering with nonprofits
- Agricultural or environmental service
- Youth-led service initiatives
â—‹ Hours must be logged on the service log sheet and signed by a Grange leader or project supervisor.
ALL STAR SERVICE LEVELS:
- Rookie Helper - 10+ hours
- Community Player - 25+ hours
- Team Leader - 50+ hours
- Service Captain - 75+ hours
- All Star Elite - 100+ hours
For complete details on this program, please view the 2026 Youth & Young Adult Program Guide.
Ignite Leadership
Deadline: September 1
IGNITE LEADERSHIP is a hands-on leadership development program designed to help youth discover their unique leadership style and put it into action in meaningful ways. Every young person leads differently, and this program is built on the belief that leadership is not one-size-fits-all—it starts with understanding who you are and how you influence others.
Through guided activities, discussions, and self-discovery tools, participants will explore their strengths, interests, and leadership approach. Youth will learn how different leadership styles work together and how their individual style can serve their Grange, school, and community.
The program goes beyond learning by challenging youth to create and lead a project that reflects their leadership style. Whether it’s organizing a service project, advocating for an issue, supporting agriculture, or leading a team effort, participants will turn ideas into action and make a real impact.
IGNITE LEADERSHIP encourages confidence, creativity, teamwork, and responsibility while helping youth build practical skills such as communication, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making. Most importantly, it empowers youth to step forward, lead with purpose, and discover the difference they can make.
IGNITE LEADERSHIP is where leaders are sparked, ideas come to life, and impact begins.
Rural in Action: From Field to Future
Deadline: September 1
Rural in Action helps youth explore agriculture in a practical, creative, and accessible way. Participants choose an agriculture topic, complete a hands-on or research-based project, and share what they learned through an easy submission format. The focus is on learning, effort, and impact, not access to land or expensive materials.
ELIGIBILITY:
14–25 years old, Grange member in good standing, Individual or small team (2–3 participants)
PROJECT CATEGORIES (Choose ONE):
Participants select one category that best fits their interests and resources.
Hands-on growing projects Examples: Container gardening, Backyard or school garden, Herb, vegetable, or flower growing, Hydroponics or indoor growing.
For complete details on this program, please view the 2026 Youth & Young Adult Program Guide.