14 Jan — 18 Feb 2026.

Funding of up to £18,000 available for craftspeople
QEST offers three grants to support makers and conservators at various career stages, strengthening the pipeline of talented craft professionals in the UK. QEST supports contemporary and traditional craft, as well as the exploration of innovative techniques. QEST provides funding for education and training, with Scholarships of up to £18,000, Emerging Maker Grants of up to £10,000, and up to £12,000 towards an apprentice’s salary.

We support contemporary and traditional craft, as well as the exploration of innovative techniques. We define craft as: the skilled making, by hand, of tangible objects, or the conservation/ restoration of such objects.

Information sessions will take place on Zoom next week:
Scholarship: 20.01, 1-2pm
Emerging Maker Grant: 21.01, 1-2pm
Apprenticeship: 22.01, 1-2pm

For more information and to make an application visit the QEST website