Hundreds of K-Staters have supported the #KStateStrong Emergency Response Fund since it was established in March to address emerging needs of K-State students, faculty and staff as a result of COVID-19. In early May university leaders faced the decision to start implementing targeted emergency furloughs and now more than 400 employees are affected.
A few generous donors made significant gifts to the #KStateStrong Emergency Response Fund specifically to assist KSU employees affected by university furloughs. Those funds are dedicated to providing relief grants to furloughed K-State staff.
Employees experiencing financial hardships because of COVID-19 furloughs may apply for grant funds - up to $700 - online at ksufoundation.org/emergencyfund/ or in the KSU Foundation's lobby, 1800 Kimball Ave. Priority will be given to those demonstrating need and awards will be reviewed each business day in the order of application with notification of status within three to four business days. Eligible employees may choose to pick up a check at the foundation or have it mailed.
Emergency grants and loans are also available to students experiencing financial hardships, which can be accessed through the Office of Student Financial Assistance. The KSU Foundation is accepting donations to many of these emergency resources.