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 of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) to help fund projects and services supporting at-risk youth in Southeast Kansas. Since inception, the Elm Acres grant cycle has awarded over $160,000 to vital service projects benefiting area children.
Last year, this grant cycle awarded $22,095 to 16 projects, ranging from $500 to $2,500 each.
“CFSEK is proud to continue the legacy of the Elm Acres Foundation, ensuring that at-risk youth in Southeast Kansas have access to essential services and programs that foster their growth and development,” said CFSEK Executive Director Devin Gorman.
Questions regarding the grant applications should be directed to CFSEK Program Coordinator Kara Mishmash.