CFSEK General Funds Grants

CFSEK General Funds Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation Of Southeast Kansas
Amount: US $500 - US $11,000
Last Updated: July 04, 2025

Summary

The CFSEK General Funds Grants support Southeast Kansas nonprofits with up to $160,000 in funding for 2023. The grants target projects in Youth Activities, Basic Human Needs, and Arts & Culture. Since 2004, numerous projects have benefited from these funds, fostering community growth and enhancing quality of life. In 2022, the foundation awarded $150,000 to 41 recipients, demonstrating a strong commitment to local initiatives. Applications will be available in June, encouraging broad participation.

Overview

General Funds Every year in the summer, the Community Foundation’s Grant Review Committee funds programs focusing on Basic Human Needs, Youth Activities, and Arts & Culture. Since 2004, the funds directly managed by the Community Foundation have provided hundreds of thousands of dollars to many Southeast Kansas nonprofit projects. General funds grant applications are typically available during June. The mission of CFSEK is to serve the SEK region by encouraging charitable giving benefiting the common good and the quality of life. We inspire leadership with programming that is responsive to the interests and needs of those we serve now and in the future. In 2023, up to $160,000 will be available to fund projects as follows: Youth Activities: $90,000Basic Human Needs: $67,800Arts & Culture: $2,200 In 2022, the Community Foundation awarded $150,000 to 41 nonprofit recipients out of 64 applications through its General Funds Grant cycle. Awards averaged $3,256 and ranged from $500 to $11,000. Projects in 15 counties serving SEK received funding as well as CFSEK affiliate community foundations.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Southeast Kansas nonprofits are encouraged to apply.

Ineligibility

Project Expenses Typically NOT Funded:Ongoing operating expenses/salaries/stipends/personnel costs Mileage reimbursement or travel costs Building/construction projects/capital improvements Religious activities unless the project serves the general public regardless of religious affiliation Political activities