Grants Archive

CFSEK Awards Over $20,000 in 2026 Elm Acres Grants

Since 2017, the Elm Acres Foundation grant cycle through the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) has supported projects uplifting at-risk youth in Southeast Kansas. This year, $20,570 was granted to 12 nonprofit projects. Since inception, the Elm Acres Foundation grant cycle has awarded over $209,000 in competitive grants in Southeast Kansas!  “We are grateful to partner with these outstanding organizations serving at-risk youth in our communities,” said Devin Gorman, CFSEK Executive Director. “We are proud to support their meaningful work, … Continue reading →

2026 Knights of Columbus Grant Cycle Opens

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 inception, the Knights of Columbus grant cycle has awarded over $256,000 to vital service projects in our area! “We’re proud to continue our partnership with … Continue reading →

CFSEK Announces 2026 Bill House Grant Recipients

Bill House was a visionary figure in the world of agriculture in Kansas and across the country. When Mr. House passed in 2009, he chose to give back to the future of agriculture across Kansas. Following the sale of his land in 2024, the Bill House Legacy Funds were established at the Community Foundation of … Continue reading →

CFSEK Launches 2026 Elm Acres Foundation Grant Cycle

Since 2017, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) has hosted the annual Elm Acres Foundation grant cycle to help fund projects and services supporting at-risk youth in Southeast Kansas. Since its inception, the Elm Acres Foundation grant cycle has awarded over $185,000 to vital service projects benefiting area children in Crawford, Cherokee, and Labette … Continue reading →

2026 Mt. Caramel Foundation Grant Recipients Announced

The Mount Carmel name has been synonymous with quality healthcare in Southeast Kansas for over 100 years. When the Mount Carmel Foundation ceased operations in 2024, it transferred its assets to the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas to establish the Mount Carmel Foundation Legacy grant cycle. During the inaugural grant cycle in 2025, $214,000 was granted for healthcare projects in Southeast Kansas.  The Mount Carmel … Continue reading →