The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) proudly announces that applications for the 2024 Elm Acres Foundation Grant Cycle are now open. Applications are available at SoutheastKansas.org/Grant-App. The application link will close on April 30, 2024, at midnight. Elm Acres Grants Fund Projects Serving At-Risk Youth The purpose of the Elm Acres Foundation, Inc. is … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is excited to announce the hiring of Kara Mishmash as its new Program Coordinator, effective March 25, 2024. Kara joins CFSEK and its affiliates, the Columbus Area Community Foundation, Fort Scott Area Community Foundation, and Girard Area Community Foundation, with a diverse skill set. She will be leading … Continue reading →
A group of Pittsburg High School (PHS) student-athletes will soon be receiving new shoes thanks to the work of a nationally recognized 1984 PHS graduate, Matt Knoll. Knoll is a three-time NCAA Division I Coach of the Year and was the 2010 recipient of the USD 250 Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award. After being the head … Continue reading →
The Knights of Columbus Endowment is proud to announce it has awarded $62,000 in grants to nine nonprofit organizations, all with a plan to improve living conditions in Southeast Kansas. In only its second year of awarding grants, the Knights of Columbus Endowment has awarded over $115,000 to Crawford County nonprofits. The Pittsburg Broadway Tower … Continue reading →
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 →