Funding of up to £18,000 available for craftspeople
Closing date: 13 Aug 2025
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) is now accepting applications for its autumn grants round, offering funding of up to £18,000 to support talented craftspeople across the UK.
QEST offers three types of grants:
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Scholarships (up to £18,000) for advanced training
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Emerging Maker Grants (up to £10,000)
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Apprenticeship funding (up to £12,000 towards salary)
Celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2025, QEST has awarded £7.2 million to nearly 900 makers in 130+ craft disciplines, supporting both traditional and innovative techniques.
Deadline: 13 August, 5pm
Applications reopen in spring 2026 (7 Jan–11 Feb).
More info: qest.org.uk/qestgrants
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