The Connections Fund at the Richland County Foundation invites area nonprofit agencies to apply through the Connections grant program for programs that support youth.

The programs must take place during the time frame of Feb. 1 through Sept. 30, 2013.

Any charitable tax-exempt organization that serves Richland County is eligible to apply and proposals must be postmarked no later than Friday, Nov. 2, 2012.

Applications are available online at www.rcfoundation.org.

Grants will be announced this January.

Questions can be directed to Allie Watson or Krisi Johnston at the Richland County Foundation at 419-525-3020.