Since 2022, the Knights of Columbus have hosted an annual grant cycle through the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) to benefit projects supporting various needs in Crawford County. Since its inception, the Knights of Columbus grant cycle has awarded over $175,000 to vital service projects in our area! “We are proud to partner with … Continue reading →
Applications for the Elm Acres Foundation grant cycle are available online until midnight on April 30th, 2025. The Elm Acres Foundation At-Risk Youth Grant supports organizations and projects serving at-risk youth in Cherokee, Labette, and Crawford counties in Kansas. Since 2017, the Elm Acres Foundation has hosted an annual grant cycle through the Community Foundation … Continue reading →
The inaugural Mount Carmel Foundation Legacy grant cycle has awarded $214,660 in grants to promote healthcare projects in Southeast Kansas in 2025! This grant cycle is for nonprofit healthcare agencies across the region to help with projects benefiting SEK residents. With over $210,000 granted, this makes the MCF Legacy Grants CFSEK’s largest annual grant cycle … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) and its affiliate, the Girard Area Community Foundation (GACF), hosted the Cultivating Your Legacy: Farm & Ranch Transition Planning Luncheon on Saturday, March 15, at Girard High School. The luncheon featured Ashlee Westerhold, director of K-State’s Office of Farm and Ranch Transition, who spoke about the importance of, … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation is partnering with its affiliate, the Girard Area Community Foundation, to host a free weekend luncheon for area farmers and ranchers. The luncheon will be hosted at noon on Saturday, March 15, in the cafeteria at Girard High School. It will feature a free presentation by Ashlee Westerhold of K-State’s Office of … Continue reading →