Youth United Way offers grants targeting substance abuse, teen pregnancy issues

The United Way of Southeast Missouri is offering grant opportunities targeted at youth substance abuse and teen pregnancy prevention.

A total of $18,459 was raised during the 2005 student campaigns at Central and Jackson high schools. Grants are limited to a $2,500 request.

The Youth United Way, made up of three high school students each from Central, Notre Dame Regional, Jackson, Saxony Lutheran and Scott City, is responsible for making award recommendations which are approved by the United Way's board of directors.

Preference will be given to high school-level programming. The applications can be for prevention or intervention services.

Applying agencies must have a not-for-profit status and be IRS tax exempt or operate under the umbrella of another organization with this status.

For more information, or to receive an application form, contact the United Way of Southeast Missouri at 334-9634.