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UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS & POPE COUNTIES

What is Youth As Resources?

Youth As Resources was developed by the United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties and West Central Initiative to encourage youth leadership. This program recognizes the ability for youth to be a powerful resource. Youth As Resources offers grants from $50 to $1,000 for youth projects located in Douglas County that are initiated and led by youth ages 5-21.

How Do I Get Funding?

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Download the YAR Grant Application
2008-2009 Application

What issues does YAR care about?
YAR grant projects must meet a community need in Douglas County:

Increase Youth Activities
Decrease Racism and Bias
Promote Healthy Choices
Encourage Successful Youth
Increase Self Sufficiency
Strengthen Families

What types of projects are funded?
The projects granted by YAR cover a wide range of issues and ages. Past YAR funded projects have included:

Senior Citizen Dance
30 Hour Famine
Take A Kid Fishing
Blankets For Babies of Teen Moms
1st Grade Literacy Project
Buckle Up Project
Abstinence Retreat

Funding Guidelines
A YAR funded project must meet all of the following criteria:

Youth-led, youth-initiated with youth defined as 5-21 years old
Fit into at least one YAR project priority area
Detailed budget stating how dollars will be use
Documentation of fiscal sponsor(a not for profit, tax-exempt organization that will manage the funding for the project)
Project must meet an identified Douglas County community need
Project must be held in Douglas County
YAR funding request will be at least $50 and not exceed $1000
Projects will promote individual or community growth
YAR will not fund salaries
YAR will be recognized

November 2009