Walter Kögler-Stiftung

The Walter Kögler Foundation was established on November 10, 2008, following the death of the publisher and pioneer of dance music Walter Kögler (1929–2007), upon recognition by the Stuttgart Regional Council. Based on the founder’s will, it allocates his assets to support education and upbringing, art and culture, youth and elderly care, as well as sports – with a special focus on folk dance, folk music, and folk song. The foundation is headquartered in Stuttgart (Königstraße 20). Since 2009, the foundation has annually awarded grants and subsidies for courses, publications, and events in the field of traditional dance and music preservation.

The Walter Kögler Foundation is committed to preserving and further developing the cultural heritage of folk dance, folk music, and folk song. It supports projects in education, arts and culture, youth and elderly care, as well as sports, to strengthen community experience and the preservation of traditions, and to inspire people of all ages for traditional dance and music craftsmanship.

Eligible to apply are non-profit associations, federations, clubs, and local groups dedicated to the preservation of folk dance, folk music, and folk songs, as well as individuals engaged in scientific or creative work in these fields. Funding is provided for publications, courses, specialist conferences, sound recordings, and archival projects that would not be feasible without foundation support.