United Way offers recreation grants for nonprofit Youngstown programs

YOUNGSTOWN — The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley is offering competitive, one-year grants from $1,000 to $5,000 to support programs providing educational and recreational activities during the summer to Youngstown area children. The application deadline is April 15.

Funding will not be awarded for capital expenses, supplies or permanent or personal equipment, personnel, food, and clothing. Special consideration may be given for transportation.

Proposals that will be favorably considered will demonstrate collaboration, will not duplicate programming already in place in Mahoning County and will effectively use volunteers, officials said.

To qualify, the applicant must be a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization. To get a grant application, call Ginny Pasha at United Way at (330) 746-8494.