Press Release Archive

2026 GBL Grant Cycle Now Open!

Since 2011, the Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation (GBL) has sought to uplift young people who embody the spirit Dylan brought to his everyday life: adventure, fitness, curiosity, generosity, and a daily zest for life experiences. In 2016, the GBL Foundation established a grant fund through the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) that … Continue reading →

Grantee Story Series: Inspire Health Foundation

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is excited to continue our series of articles highlighting the great work done by some of our grantees in Southeast Kansas communities. Our next grantee to highlight is the Inspire Health Foundation, a recipient of the inaugural 2025 Mount Carmel Foundation Legacy grants for their Pre-K to Professional, Inspiring Health project.  To combat the declining number of area healthcare professionals in Southeast Kansas, one organization is working to encourage area youth to … Continue reading →

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 →