In a low-income, rural community, opportunities for students to experience different career paths can be hard to come by, even when students have that interest. Take, for example, Northeast USD 246: Amber Hribar, 6th grade Social Studies and STEM teacher, saw her students showing interest in STEM and wanted to help them pursue their interests. … Continue reading →
Since 2007, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) has hosted the annual Rita J. Bicknell (RJB) Women’s Health Fund grant cycle, supporting projects dedicated to bettering the lives of women in Southeast Kansas. Since inception, the Women’s Health Fund grant cycle has awarded over $503,000 to projects across Southeast Kansas! The WHF grant cycle … Continue reading →
Applications for the 2025 Future Fund Giving Circle grant cycle are available at SoutheastKansas.org/Grant-App until 11:59 p.m. on August 31st. “The Future Fund is a tremendous example of what collective giving can achieve,” said Devin Gorman, CFSEK Executive Director. “When a group of visionary leaders started the Future Fund Giving Circle 20 years ago, they … Continue reading →
Sixty-eight nonprofit organizations in 20 towns across 10 Southeast Kansas counties have been chosen to receive a grant from the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) 2025 General Funds grant cycle. These grants focus on supporting programs related to arts and culture, youth activities, and basic human needs. “Our General Funds grant cycle is always … Continue reading →
The Knights of Columbus Endowment Fund through the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is excited to announce its 2025 grant awards to 17 Southeast Kansas organizations for projects to address basic human needs in Crawford County, totaling $77,500. Since its inception in 2021, the fund has distributed over $256,000 to over 40 projects! “Following … Continue reading →