Grants for Hosts of Fall - Winter Gatherings

Grants for Hosts of Fall - Winter Gatherings

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Guild of Carillonneurs in North America
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: March 25, 2025

Summary

The Guild of Carillonneurs in North America offers grants for hosting Fall/Winter gatherings, aiming to foster collaboration among carillonneurs. Grants of $1,000 are available for each geographic region, with a total of seven grants awarded annually. Successful applications will be chosen based on event schedules, budgets, and instructor qualifications. Gatherings must be inclusive to all GCNA members and feature at least 90 minutes of performance-based masterclasses on the host carillon. This initiative encourages vibrant programming and community engagement.

Overview

Grants for Hosts of Fall/Winter Gatherings Many carillons are spaced far apart throughout North America. Ever since the very first carillons were built here, gathering together has been an important way for carillonneurs to meet and share ideas. The Guild of Carillonneurs in North America invites you to apply for a grant to help you host a regional gathering over the fall or winter. Since 2021, we have awarded US $5,000 to 6 gatherings. We encourage you to communicate with other potential hosts in your region to discuss their plans. If there is more than one applicant from a region, the Board Subcommittee for Events will select the successful application from each region based on factors including the draft schedule, the proposed budget including the affordability of registration fees, the qualifications of the masterclass instructor, the state of repair of the carillon, and the applicant's experience in hosting similar events. We also encourage you to contact the Board Subcommittee for Events to discuss your ideas and/or ask questions.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. For each of the geographic regions listed here one grant of US $1,000 is available per cycle. In the event there is not a successful application from a region, the Board Subcommittee on Events may award unused funds to additional hosts in other regions. No more than 7 total grants may be awarded each year.Your gathering must be open to all GCNA membersThere is no requirement relating to the duration of your event, but we encourage your gathering to have a rich program! Recitals, lectures, open tower time, outreach activities, etc.On the schedule, your gathering must have at least 90 minutes of performance-based masterclasses on the host carillon (which can be split into multiple sessions)