Kevin Koch Writing Prize
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
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Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Loras College students
- Work published in The Limestone Review, Loras College literary journal
Overview
Award recognizing the legacy of Dr. Kevin Koch ('81), Professor of English, by honoring excellence in student writing.
Focus Areas:
- Creative writing
- Poetry
- Essays
- Short stories
- Other literary works
Eligibility:
- Loras College students
- Work published in The Limestone Review, Loras College literary journal
Selection Criteria:
- Judged by editors of The Limestone Review
- Awarded to student whose poem, essay, story, or other work is judged as the best piece published in that year's issue
Background: Honors Dr. Kevin Koch, prolific author and beloved creative writing professor. Dr. Koch has been editor-in-chief of The Limestone Review since its inception and editor of its predecessor, The Outlet, for many years. He has always taken great pride in the excellence of his students' writing.
Award Frequency: Awarded annually
What Loras College actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $55K
- Median grant
- $55K
- By dollars: Iowa 100%. Top recipient cities: Iowa City, IA.
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