RACINE - The Racine County Youth as Resources Board announced the grant deadlines for the 2009-2010 program year: Oct. 30, Jan. 29 and April 30.

The Youth as Resources Board awards grants to promote and assist with youth-designed, youth-led service projects addressing a community need in Racine County. Completed grant applications must be delivered to the United Way of Racine County office by 4:30 p.m. on the day of the deadline. Applications are available on the Web at http://www.unitedwayracine.org or can be requested by calling Jessica Safransky at (262) 898-2251.

The YAR board is committed to helping youth groups interested in submitting a grant produce high quality proposals. Groups interested in learning more about the grant process and receiving guidance are invited to attend a free grant writing workshop at 5:30 p.m. Monday. For reservaitons, call Safransky at (262) 898-2251.

The YAR board is currently accepting new youth and adult board members. Board member applications are available at the above Web site. Youth applicants must be at least middle school age. Youth As Resources is a youth initiative of United Way of Racine County.