CFSEK Launches Annual Mt. Carmel Foundation Legacy Grant Cycle

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is excited to announce the opening of the 2026 Mount Carmel Foundation Grant Cycle, with an application period from February 1-28, 2026.

On April 14, 1903, the Mount Carmel Hospital in Pittsburg opened its doors. For over 100 years, the hospital was a cornerstone of healthcare in the Southeast Kansas community. The Mount Carmel Foundation (MCF) was formed in 1983 to ensure everyone in Southeast Kansas had access to quality healthcare. That mission continues today through the Mount Carmel Foundation Legacy grants through CFSEK.

“The success of our inaugural cycle last year proved that the spirit of the Mount Carmel Foundation is still very much alive in Southeast Kansas,” said Devin Gorman, CFSEK Executive Director. “Being able to facilitate the largest grant cycle in CFSEK’s history was a proud moment for all of us. We are eager to keep that momentum going in 2026, partnering with nonprofit providers to strengthen healthcare throughout our region.”

The Mount Carmel Foundation Legacy Grant Cycle through CFSEK is open to nonprofit healthcare providers in Southeast Kansas that share the vision of the Mount Carmel Foundation: to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare for SEK residents.

Applications are available at SoutheastKansas.org/Grant-App, and more information about the granting fund is available at SoutheastKansas.org/MtCarmel.