Funding Amount

$10,000 - $30,000 per year (total available)

Deadline

May 1, 2026

22 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Jolidon Grants for Projects

Purpose: To bring new audiences to the pipe organ and to deepen appreciation of the instrument in the general public.

Funding Source: The Greater Hartford Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is home to the Jolidon Fund, a bequest by Marjorie Jolidon, which supports grants for events/projects that prominently feature the organ.

Available Funding: Each year between $10,000–$30,000 is given away to qualifying candidates. The total amount available varies year to year as determined by the GHAGO Executive Board.

Geographic Scope: Grants are primarily given to Connecticut projects with preference for events in the Greater Hartford region, with occasional consideration expanded to AGO Region I.

Eligibility Criteria

Preference is given to projects which:

  • Demonstrate innovation

  • Enable events that would otherwise not be possible

  • Initiate projects where there is currently little awareness of musical potential of the organ

  • Are hosted by small-to-mid-size organizations that may not have other additional resources

  • Have not been funded in past years by the Marjorie Jolidon Fund
  • Key Requirements:

  • Grants through the Marjorie Jolidon Fund are only awarded to projects that prominently feature the pipe organ

  • Organizations are encouraged to re-apply for subsequent years, even if previously granted funding

  • Grant proposals are submitted to the GHAGO Board who reviews applications and makes recommendations to the Hartford Foundation for final approval

  • The Hartford Foundation provides oversight and administrative support to the Marjorie Jolidon Fund

  • Funded events/projects must involve organ
    • Examples of Grant Projects

      Examples of grant projects could include:
    • AGO regional convention sponsorship
    • Organ recitals
    • Silent movie accompaniment
    • AGO Pipe Organ Encounter
    • Competition prizes
    • CD recordings
    • Organ accompaniments for choral concerts
    • Organ commissions

    Examples of Previous Grant Recipients

    Collaborative programs:

  • Hartford Symphony Orchestra and the Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival

  • Hartford "Dances of Life" - Asylum Hill Congregational Church, Hartford

  • Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, Hartford
  • Innovative choral and organ collaborations:

  • "Birdsong: An Avian Offering of Choral and Organ Music" - Trinity Episcopal Church, Hartford

  • "King of Instruments: Music for Choir & Organ" - Hartford Chorale, Hartford

  • "Mirrored" featuring historically underperformed works - Consonare Choral Community, Mansfield
  • Commissions of new music:

  • Church of Christ, Newington, celebrating 300th Anniversary

  • Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, for the historic Jarvis/Colt parlor organ
  • Competition prizes:

  • Cameron Johnson Memorial Organ Competition, Northeastern CT AGO
  • Solo Organ Recitals:

  • Monthly series, Music at the Red Door, West Hartford

  • Organ Sounds series, Congregation Beth Israel, West Hartford

  • Lunchtime series featuring Connecticut organists, Trinity College, Hartford
  • Contact

    Program Questions: Morgan Pope, Administrative Director, Greater Hartford Chapter American Guild of Organists at HartfordAGO@Gmail.com

    Technical Questions: Grants Administration at GrantsAdministration@greaterhartfordgives.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Access the application portal - Use the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Grant Portal

    2. Account Setup:
    - New Users: Create a new account using "Create New Account"
    - Existing Users: Enter your credentials and log in
    - Forgot Password: Use the "Forgot your Password" link to reset
    - Unsure of Login: Contact Grants Administration at GrantsAdministration@greaterhartfordgives.org with your tax ID number (EIN)

    3. Complete the 2026 Jolidon Application - Available in the portal

    4. Submit by deadline: May 1, 2026

      Submission Timeline

    • Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
    • Notification Date: June 1, 2026

    Required Materials

    Applicants should be prepared to provide organizational information through the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Grant Portal.

      Support and Questions

    • Program/Content Questions: Contact Morgan Pope, Administrative Director at HartfordAGO@Gmail.com
    • Technical Issues: Contact Grants Administration at GrantsAdministration@greaterhartfordgives.org
    • More Information: Click here to learn more about the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Grant Portal

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    musicartsnonprofits

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