BPIRF Youth Programs

Rodeo for Kidz Sake

A special rodeo for elementary and middle school students, that educates them on the contributions of Black cowboys and cowgirls to rodeo and the  American west. 

Young Men

Self-Awareness Project 

Provides workshops for fathers, sons, and their mentors exposing them to the emotional intelligence components of self-awareness and self-management.

Anti-Violence /

Anti-Bullying Initiative

A BPIRF Partnership with the Los Angeles-based "Anti-Violence Ventures" that improves community by teaching anti-violence methods to improve communities. 

Grant - Agriculture Workshops

& Program

Saddle Up with BPIRF - Ridin' High with STEM is a grant funded partnership with the USDA Natural Resourses Conservation Services exposing young people to careers in Agriculture.

Communication Skills Program

A program designed to help young people develop strong communication skills necessary for succeeding in the world today. This is a 6 week online course with interactive live virtual sessions. It provides a foundation leading to a more advanced communication skills course.l

Scholarship Program

The BPIRF provides Grants and Scholarships to qualifying young people to assist them in their development:

• Bill Pickett Regional Scholarships
• Lu Vason Founders Scholarship
• Sedgwick Haynes Memorial Calf Roping Fee Grant
• Jesse Guillory Book Scholarship