Every year, Burke County United Way presents the 4BK (for Burke Kids) - Embracing the Future Grant. Organizations are invited to present creative and innovative youth programming opportunities that meet an identified or unfilled need/gap in services or programs. Received proposals may include submissions from artisans, health care agencies, governmental entities, educational institutions and 501c3 non-profit charitable organizations. Under the terms of the grant, local organizations chosen to receive funds must provide services that align with BCUW’s focus areas: health, education, and financial stability. Organizations submit one application with a request of funding up to $5,000. These funds are made possible by our annual Toast of the Town event.
2019 Applications are now closed. Applications for 4BK 2020-2021 will be available in January 2020. For more information contact us via email or call us at 828.433.0681.
2019 -2020 4BK Recipients
Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina - Our Big Backyard
The Outreach Center - Arts & Cultural Program
Special Olympics of Burke County
2018-2019 4BK Recipients
Burke County Public Schools
Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC
Burke Arts Council
Burke Augustine Literacy Project
Burke County 4H
Burke Recovery
Burke United Christian Ministries
Exploring Joara Foundation
Morganton Dept. of Public Safety
North Liberty School
Options, Inc.
Rotary Club of Burke Sunrise
Special Olympics of Burke County
The Meeting Place Mission
The Outreach Center