Distinguished Junior Grange Application

Distinguished Junior Grange 

The Distinguished Junior Grange program recognizes Junior Granges that fulfill their responsibilities as part of the National Grange, while excelling in areas such as membership, programming, advocacy, and community service. The 2025-2026 Distinguished Junior Granges will be recognized for their work done from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.


Distinguished Junior Granges will be recognized each year by the National Grange.

 

The postmark or online submission deadline by which to submit your application and all additional documentation for consideration is September 1, 2026. Application packets received after this deadline will not be considered.


Questions?

If you have questions as to whether something your Junior Grange has completed will qualify or meet a requirement, please contact distinguishedgrange@grange.org prior to the September 1 deadline.


Helpful Hints:

  • Have the paper form of the application handy and fill it out ahead of time.
  • Unfortunately, there is no way to save the application once you begin working on it, so have everything gathered in advance. You have the option to upload images/materials for just about every item.


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Have a designated Junior Grange Leader who has completed a background check through Safe Gatherings (www.safegatherings.com) 

(Request verification letter from your State Secretary or President)

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Run at least one of your meetings using the Junior Grange ritual.

Have at least one Junior member participate in a Sign-a-Song contest.

20MB max

Have members complete at least four (4) stamps in the National Grange Passport Program.

If available

20MB max

Complete an additional community service project.

20MB max

Participate in the National Junior Grange Community Service Project

20MB max

Participate in a legislative/advocacy event or activity.

20MB max

Participate in at least one event or activity that highlights agricultural awareness.

20MB max

Participate in at least one event or activity that focuses on Deaf awareness.

20MB max

Have at least one Junior member particiapte in a State or National Grange Public Speaking Contest

20MB max

Have at least one Junior member participate in a State or National Grange Creative Writing contest.

20MB max

Have at least one Junior member submit an entry into a State or National Grange photography or art contest.

20MB max

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Enter or display an exhibit or float promoting your Junior Grange at a local fair, festival, or community event.

20MB max

Have Junior members shadow their corresponding Community or Pomona Grange officer for a meeting.

20MB max

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can be separate events

Submit the Distinguished Grange application and all supporting information and documentation using this online form.

Please add up all points earned.

Congratulations. Please check your information before submitting this form.  Your Distinguish Grange points will be totaled by the National Grange.  A minimum of 100 points is needed to qualify.  Are you ready to submit?

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