Press Release Archive

CFSEK and Affiliates Open 2026 Scholarship Opportunities

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) and its affiliates in Columbus, Fort Scott, and Girard are excited to announce the opening of the 2026 Scholarship Cycle, effective Jan. 15th through March 31st. In 2025, over $265,00 was awarded to 101 Southeast Kansas students pursuing higher education. Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors … Continue reading →

CFSEK Awards Over $17,000 in 2025 Future Fund Grants

Since 2006, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) Future Fund grant cycle has been making a difference throughout Crawford County. This year is another addition to that legacy with $17,271 granted to 14 Crawford County nonprofit projects. Since 2006, the CFSEK Future Fund grant cycle has awarded $214,530 in competitive grants in Crawford County!  “We’re honored to award this year’s Future Fund grants to such a deserving group of organizations,” said Devin … Continue reading →

2025 Women’s Health Fund Applications Now Open!

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 →

Give crypto: New button adds more ways to support Southeast Kansas!

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) has added a new way for local residents to give in support of Southeast Kansas charities with the introduction of a “Give crypto” button to its Giving Hub. By clicking the button, donors will be redirected to a separate donation page hosted by Engiven, a trusted platform specializing … Continue reading →