The Southeast Kansas Prosperity Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 created in 2005 as a result of the Kansas Economic Growth Act. It is a partnership with SEK, Inc., Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission, See-Kan RC&D, and Mid-America Certified Development Company.
The primary focus of the Foundation is two-fold: to provide access to capital for existing and startup small businesses through loan funds and to provide financial support for and partner with local and regional agencies and organizations whose focus is on community and economic development needs.
The Southeast Kansas Prosperity Foundation represents the twelve counties that make up the southeast Kansas region: Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Cherokee, Coffey, Crawford, Labette, Linn, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson.
The Southeast Kansas Prosperity Foundation provides financial support, generally in the form of matching funds, for projects that meet community or economic development needs. In the past, these projects have included regional leadership training, entrepreneurial development, business coaching, tourism and agritourism. Local and regional agencies and organizations are encouraged to present their proposals to the Foundation for funding consideration.
