Grants Archive

General Fund Awards Announced

The Board of Trustees for the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas is proud to announce the funded proposals in the areas of Basic Human Needs and Youth Activiities for the 2017 General Funds grant cycle. 2017 Community Foundation General Funds Grants Basic Human Needs BOURBON COUNTY INTER-AGENCY COALITION, INC. WILL SUPPORT RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE SO … Continue reading →

Elm Acres Foundation Grants Awarded

The purpose of the Elm Acres Foundation, Inc. is to provide support for at-risk youth in the Southeast Kansas community (Crawford, Cherokee and Labette counties), including supporting any entities that provide services for at-risk youth.  The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas is pleased to be the host agency for the Elm Acres Foundation Fund. Established … Continue reading →

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas Announces 2017 Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund grant recipients

In 2007, the establishment of the Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Giving Circle was the philanthropic beginning for women helping women in Southeast Kansas.  “To improve the health and well being of women by supporting education, increasing awareness, and sharing quality of life opportunities to benefit all women” is the mission of the Rita J. Bicknell … Continue reading →

Future Fund Awards Grants to 2016 Recipients

CLASS – Eco Shred Document Destruction Services Crawford County Fair Association – Angels Among Us Building Upgrades Family Resource Center – Playground Riding Path Mount Carmel Foundation – F.A.S.T. – Community Stroke Education The Salvation Army – Christmas Stocking Stuffers Special Olympics Kansas – Winter Sports Program Women Helping Women: A Fairy Godmother’s Fund – … Continue reading →

2016 Community Foundation Grants

Basic Human Needs Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition, Inc. assists families with rent & utilities to stay in their homes. Bourbon County Senior Citizen’s, Inc. will be subsidizing the cost of transportation for low income individuals. Catholic Charities, Inc. will provide one-time financial assistance to families with children at risk of eviction or cut-off of essential home utilities that … Continue reading →