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 →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is excited to announce the hiring of Matthew Buck as its new Marketing and Communications Coordinator, effective May 15, 2023. Matthew comes to CFSEK and its affiliates, the Columbus Area Community Foundation, Fort Scott Area Community Foundation, and Girard Area Community Foundation, with a unique skill set that … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) had the privilege to assist in the granting of scholarship funds and awards to 79 students totaling $111,700 for the 2022-2023 school year. The scholarships administered by the Community Foundation are funded by donors who believe in the youth of our area and support their pursuit of higher … Continue reading →
Grantmaking is a large part of carrying out the mission of the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK), and it has been since its establishment in 2001. Currently, CFSEK’s Grant Program provides six grant opportunities annually. One of those grant processes is funded by the Elm Acres Foundation Endowment Fund. The purpose of the Elm … Continue reading →
The Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ (GBL) Foundation has been awarding funds for projects aimed at youth volunteerism as part of the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) Grant Program since 2016. Forty-two grant awards, up to $500 each and totaling over $22,000, have been awarded for youth volunteerism projects to Southeast Kansas nonprofits. These … Continue reading →