Funding Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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  • Not eligible: Enabling Grants are not eligible to fund degree programs.

Overview

Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Enabling Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Koch Family Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Summary

The Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Enabling Grants support visual and performing artists in Kansas by providing necessary funding to advance their careers. Established in 1986, KCT has a history of awarding over $3 million to talented individuals. These grants are designed for artists of all ages to help them seize key opportunities, although they cannot be used for degree programs. The maximum grant amount is $5,000.

Overview

Koch Cultural Trust The Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) was founded in 1986 by Liz Koch. Under her guidance as president of KCT, the program has evolved into a major source of support for outstanding artists with roots in Kansas. KCT creates opportunity for the most promising painters, sculptors, musicians, dancers and performing artists. Since its inception, KCT has awarded more than $3 million in grants. Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Enabling Grants These aid visual and performing artists of all ages who demonstrate the need for support to advance their talents and pursue key opportunities early in their careers. Enabling Grants are not eligible to fund degree programs. Maximum grant amount is $5,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

What Koch Family Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
534
Total given
$2.29M
Median grant
$2,000
Range
$250–$500K
  • By dollars: Kansas 94%, New York 3%, Virginia 3%. Top recipient cities: Wichita, KS; New York, NY; Arlington, VA.
  • <1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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    2024-2025 Education Support

    $500K

  • Wichita State University Foundation · Wichita, KS

    GoCreate Support

    $260K

  • Koch Cultural Trust · Wichita, KS

    General Operating Support

    $150K

  • Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History · New York, NY

    2024-2025 Kansas Education Programs

    $75K

  • Allen House Foundation · Wichita, KS

    Support General Operating and Restoration

    $70K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

artsvisual-artistsperforming-arts

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