2026-2027 Distinguished State Grange Application


Distinguished State Grange 

The Distinguished State Grange program recognizes State Granges that fulfill their responsibilities as part of the National Grange, while excelling in areas such as membership, programming, advocacy, and community service. The 2026-2027 Distinguished State Granges will be recognized for their work done from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.


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

 

Submitting your Application 

The postmark or online submission deadline for your application and all additional documentation for consideration is September 1, 2027. Application packets received after this deadline will not be considered.


Questions?

If you have questions as to whether something your State 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.
  • The maximum file size is 25MB per file.
  • 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.
  • You get a BONUS 10 points for filling out this online form!

Note: Any information submitted through this application may be used by the National Grange in future publications, including but not limited to print media, social media, and online use. Granges retain ownership and rights for their own use.

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Grange's State

 

Send an updated contact and membership list for all Granges to the National Grange or ensure they’re updated through Grange Engage.

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Must be paid by June 30, 2026

Send via email to swilkins@nationalgrange.org.

*Except for National Convention, virtual attendance is acceptable.

must have at least 25% of your state's Granges (Pomona and Community) reporting.

https://www.nationalgrange.org/community-service-programs/ 

OR verification letter from the National Grange Community Service Department

20MB max

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Achieve a net regular membership gain for the State Grange

Use Grange Engage to submit and pay for quarterly reports.

Ensure that every Community Grange in your State is physically visited by at least one State Grange officer, director, or deputy (or other State-authorized representative) OR quarterly contact is made via phone, email, or mail by a State Grange officer, director, or deputy with any Granges not visited in-person.

Submit a Community Service report with at least 50% of your state's Granges (Pomona and Community) reporting.

You can request sponsorship verifications from Mark Gibbons at gibbonsma@gmail.com.

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Host a State Legislative Day OR have at least one State Officer or designated member testify on behalf of the State Grange before a statewide legislative or regulatory body.

if applicable

20MB max

Preserve historical records, photographs, and artifcats of your State Grange, or work with a historical society or state library to preserve records.

Host a Degree Day or ritualism workshop that explains the lessons of each Degree for your members. Take advantage of the Grange Heirloom Program.

20MB max

Host a State Junior Grange event OR have at least 50% of the Junior Granges or Granges with Junior members (1+) participate in a State- or National-sponsored service project/program.

20MB max

Host a statewide Youth and Young Adults event OR ensure that Grange youth in your state participate in a State- or National-sponsored program or event.

20MB max

Use your State Grange's website or social media to promote a Grange policy issue, OR publish an op-ed to promote a Grange issue.

Screenshot(s) of social media are accepted.

20MB max

Promote at least four (4) National Grange contests or programs in your publications, social media, website, or e-newsletters.

List dates of publications and contests/programs promoted.

20MB max

Ensure that every Grange in your State has at least one current subscriber OR that their Grange is subscribed to the National Grange quarterly magazine, Good Day!.

(can be requested from Stephanie Wilkins or Philip Vonada)

20MB max

Create at least one State Grange contest, program, or educational activity using the National Grange theme and distribute information to each of your Community and Pomona Granges. Learn more: http://www.nationalgrange.org/theme. 

20MB max

Host a workshop or publish a news article in your State Grange newsletter on mental health or any other health topic.

20MB max

Organize a statewide Community Service project or event and encourage all Granges in the state to participate.

20MB max

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Contribute at least $100 to any fund in the National Grange Foundation. Donations can be made electronically at https://www.grangefoundation.org, or make checks payable to Grange Foundation and send to 1616 H St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006

Provide information to your State Grange membership on planned giving to the Grange Foundation through programming or a workshop at a state or regional event, or include in your publications or e-newsletter.

20MB max

Submit to the National Grange Communications Director (pvonada@nationalgrange.org) at least two (2) articles OR photos with captions for inclusion in either Good Day! magazine or our biweekly Grange Today! newsletter.

20MB max

Encourage or assist your Junior, Community, and Pomona Granges to submit a Distinguished Grange application.

Encourage and assist another State Grange to submit a Distinguished Grange application.

Submit the Distinguished State 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?