Press Release Archives | Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas

CFSEK Announces Over $367,000 in Scholarships

June 3, 2026

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) and its affiliate foundations in Columbus, Fort Scott, and Girard are excited to announce their 2026 scholarship recipients. In 2026, a total of $367,462 was awarded across 44 scholarship opportunities to 148 Southeast Kansas students pursuing higher education. In 2026, 900 applications were submitted! A full description of each scholarship is available at SoutheastKansas.org/Scholarships. “I think this year was really exciting because of the … Continue reading →

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

May 20, 2026

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 →

Get Busy Livin’ Announces 2026 Grants & Scholarships

May 5, 2026

9 nonprofits in Southeast Kansas and 14 local students have been selected to receive support from the Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation (GBL) funds at the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas. Through grants to nonprofits, GBL reimburses up to $500 for projects focused on youth volunteerism. GBL’s scholarships support local students whose schoolwork and … Continue reading →

2026 Knights of Columbus Grant Cycle Opens

May 1, 2026

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 25th Anniversary Story Series, Lynda Wilkinson: “What Have We Got to Lose?”

April 30, 2026April 29, 2026

To learn more about the founding of the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK), you have to hear from the people who were involved in and around the founding. Lynda Wilkinson is one such person. Lynda, previously President of the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, was among a small group of community leaders contacted by … Continue reading →