Since 2007, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) has hosted the annual Rita J. Bicknell Women’s (RJB) Health Fund grant cycle, supporting projects dedicated to bettering the lives of women in Southeast Kansas. Since inception, the Women’s Health Fund grant cycle has awarded over $564,000 to projects across Southeast Kansas!
The WHF grant cycle has two applications: the Circle of Friends application is for funding up to $2,000, while the Women’s Giving Circle application is for funding over $2,000.
“The Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund provides critical support for organizations that are advancing women’s healthcare throughout Southeast Kansas,” said Devin Gorman, CFSEK Executive Director. “The RJB members are dedicated and passionate about expanding access and creating a healthier future in our region.”
Applications are available at SoutheastKansas.org/Grant-App. For more information about RJB membership, and for lists of previous recipient projects, visit SoutheastKansas.org/WHF.
Applications for the 2026 Women’s Health Fund grant cycle are available online via CFSEK’s portal until midnight on September 30th. Questions regarding the grant applications should be directed to CFSEK Program Coordinator Kara Mishmash at SoutheastKansas.org/Contact/Kara.