The Koch Foundation supports Catholic non-profit organizations as recognized by the Catholic hierarchy of Rome.

The Koch Foundation accepts Letters of Request annually from January 1 through May 1 for projects to be funded in the following year. Applicants must be Catholic organizations recognized by the Holy See. Funding is provided for one (1) year only; the Foundation does not support multi-year commitments.

Dioceses, eparchies, and religious institutes of pontifical right may submit up to six (6) requests per year. Submission of a request does not guarantee that an application will be invited, as the Foundation determines which requests will advance based on its review process.

Priority is given to projects serving financially distressed and underdeveloped regions. Additionally, an organization may receive no more than three (3) grants within a five (5) year period.

All requests and supporting documentation must be submitted in English, and all funding amounts must be stated in U.S. dollars (USD).

The Koch Foundation does not support the following projects:

• Projects requiring multi-year commitments
• Endowments or capital campaigns
• Reduction of debt
• Purchase of vehicles, vehicle maintenance
• Purchase of land, animals or buildings
• Individual scholarly research or tuition
• Marketing campaigns
• Any project completed, purchased, or accomplished prior to the annual meeting that occurs in February following submission of the application.
• Funding of other grant-making organizations
• Non-evangelical programs (vocational-technical training schools and programs; lobbying, legislation, or project/programs dealing with or related to politically charged issues)
• Purchase of equipment or computers, outside of the United States and its territories
• General healthcare and/or social services

Our Focus

The Koch Foundation has established five (5) primary funding priorities that guide its support for projects, programs, geographic areas, and populations. These priorities help ensure that funding decisions are aligned with the Foundation’s mission while remaining within the limits of available budget, time, personnel, and other resources.

These five (5) priorities are:

• Direct Evangelization
• Mass Media
• Preparation of Evangelists
• Capital Expenditures
• Catholic Schools

Direct Evangelization

The mission to proclaim the Gospel, born from a life‑giving encounter with Christ and His Church, is carried forward by countless men and women dedicated to sharing the message of Christ with others. The Koch Foundation supports this mission by funding Direct Evangelization programs and religious activities that actively promote, strengthen, and advance the teachings of the Catholic faith.

Mass Media

Evangelization is carried out not only through the spoken word, but also through print and digital media. Radio broadcasts and Catholic literature bring the Word of God to communities around the world in their native languages. The Good News is shared through Catholic programming, religious education materials, Bibles, pamphlets, newspapers, and a wide range of digital content.

Preparation of Evangelists

The preparation of evangelists is central to the mission of the Koch Foundation. From the education and religious formation of men and women in missionary congregations to the spiritual development of lay leaders, the Foundation supports programs that equip individuals to teach as Christ taught and to share the richness of the Catholic faith.

Note: Discernment programs, minor seminaries, and individual grants are not eligible for funding.

Capital Expenditures

The Koch Foundation will consider projects involving the renovation or reconstruction of facilities within the United States and its territories. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how the proposed improvements will support and promote the Catholic faith.

For projects with estimated costs exceeding $50,000, applicants must provide evidence of secured funding commitments totaling at least 50% of the overall project cost from sources other than the Koch Foundation. In addition, a signed construction proposal must be submitted. Funds that are pledged but not yet received or contractually committed do not satisfy this requirement.

Note: The Koch Foundation does not consider capital expenditure projects outside of the United States and its territories.

Catholic Schools

In many parts of the world, Catholic schools serve as a primary means of evangelization. Through the presence and witness of the religious men and women who live and work within them, these schools often represent the visible face of the Church in their communities. Support from the Koch Foundation helps expand access to quality Catholic education and fosters specialized programs that nurture and prepare future leaders of the Catholic faith.