Welcome to the 2020 Grant Celebration!

A unique year brings a unique celebration. Normally around this time of year we hold our annual Grant Celebration, a one-night event to recognize all the good works being done in Southeast Kansas by non-profit organizations, schools, churches, and government entities that received CFSEK grants during the year. This year, we’ve replaced our normal in-person … Continue reading →

Our Summer 2020 Newsletter is Here!

The summer 2020 CFSEK newsletter has arrived, sporting a new design, a classic title, and the latest news about the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas! In this issue, you’ll find: A memorial tribute to our late friend Rita J. Bicknell Current SEK grant opportunities Stories of organizations that have made a difference in SEK during … Continue reading →

2020 Future Fund Grant Applications Are Now Available [Update: Closed]

Last updated July 29, 2021. The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is pleased to announce that the 2020 Future Fund Giving Circle grant application is now available through August 31, 2020. The Future Fund provides grants for Crawford County, Kansas, nonprofit organizations, schools, and religious and governmental organizations. This year’s grant application can be … Continue reading →

2020 Spring Grant Recipients Announced

The first half of 2020 has been interesting to say the least. At CFSEK in addition to interesting, it has been busy. Three granting opportunities have recently concluded with the awarding of over $72,500 to 29 non-profit, educational, governmental, or religious organizations. Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation Grants The Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation (GBL) … Continue reading →

CFSEK Disaster Relief Fund Provides Grants to Area Non-Profits

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is pleased to announce that it has granted a total of $25,000 to four local non-profit organizations working to support area residents most affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, Wesley House, and The Lord’s Diner each received an equal share of the $25,000. … Continue reading →