The National Grange Foundation has developed a special fund specifically for the purpose of supporting deaf activities within the Grange.  They are offering Grants to Community Granges through their respective State Granges to fund various deaf awareness projects.

Community Granges in Connecticut interested in applying for a Grant must submit their requests to the Connecticut State Grange for consideration.  Requirements of application include the following: 

Name of State Grange 

Name of Community Grange

Name and Address of Contact Person 

Date of Submission 

Name of the Project 

Description of the Project 

Anticipated number of people involved 

Anticipated impact on the Grange (State and/or Local) 

Anticipated impact on the Community or State 

Other anticipated results of the project

The deadline for the Connecticut State Grange to submit Grants to the National Grange Foundation is July 12, 2013. 

The National Grange Foundation will award a maximum of three grants in 2013 with awards up to $500.00 each to State Granges, who then will transfer those funds to the Community or Pomona Grange conducting the deaf activity included in the grant application.

Grants may be awarded for any project that enhances deaf education. Creativity and uniqueness of the projects will also be factored into the selection process.  The Grange Foundation is looking for projects with not only an impact on deaf education but plans that involve members working with deaf community in some way.  The Foundation will give preference to Granges who are doing more than fundraising.

For additional information, please visit the National Grange Foundation website at http://www.grangefoundation.org, or contact CT State Grange President Jody Cameron at president@ctstategrange.org.