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The Burke Youth Organized Philanthropists, an organization that operates under the auspices of the Community Foundation of Burke County, is happy to announce its award cycle for the year 2022.
Children's Youth Opportunities Program (BYOP) gives funds to tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organizations that have activities and initiatives that have a positive influence on the lives of Burke County children, aged 0-18, and their families.
Application submissions that address the usage and effect of e-cigarettes in middle and high schools will be considered.
Grant applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, in order to be considered.
For further information on the BYOP grant cycle in 2022, as well as CFBC, please visit cfburkecounty.org or call Nancy Taylor, CFBC president and CEO, at 828-437-7105.
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