Jolidon Grants for Projects
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:
Key Requirements:
- 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 Grant Projects
Examples of grant projects could include:Examples of Previous Grant Recipients
Collaborative programs:
Innovative choral and organ collaborations:
Commissions of new music:
Competition prizes:
Solo Organ Recitals:
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
- Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
- Notification Date: June 1, 2026
Submission Timeline
Required Materials
Applicants should be prepared to provide organizational information through the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Grant Portal.- 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
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