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Welcome to the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas 2023 ‘Making A Difference’ In Childcare Special Grant Process! [Update: Closed]

September 25, 2023September 1, 2023

Update: Applications for the Bourbon County Making A Difference grant cycle were due September 22, 2023, and are no longer being accepted. The original version of this post follows: The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) understands that quality, accessible, and affordable childcare benefits SEK’s common good and quality of life. To be responsive to … Continue reading →

CFSEK Offers Grants to Childcare Providers in Cherokee County, Kansas [Update: Closed]

July 12, 2023June 15, 2023

Update: Applications for CFSEK’s one-time childcare grants were due July 7 and are no longer being accepted. The original version of this post follows: The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas just launched a new, one-time grant opportunity for Cherokee County, Kansas, childcare providers! The Foundation is offering a total of $5,000 in grants to help … Continue reading →

CFSEK’s Commitment to Childcare

June 15, 2023August 18, 2022

Childcare availability varies widely across Kansas and some areas are designated childcare deserts. Do you know what a childcare desert is? A childcare desert is an area where the capacity of childcare is lower than 50% of the demand. Forty-four percent of Kansans live in a childcare desert, according to ChildcareInKansas.com. ChildCareAware.org reports that five … Continue reading →