QEST Grants 2025
Location
United Kingdom
Open to
UK-based makers, craftspeople, and conservators at all career stages. QEST supports both contemporary and traditional crafts, including the conservation and restoration of handmade objects.
Application Fee
Not specified
What’s Provided
Three types of funding are available:
Scholarships: Up to £18,000 for traditional college courses or tailored training
Emerging Maker Grants: Up to £10,000 for makers at the start of their careers
Apprenticeships: Up to £12,000 towards the salary of an apprentice
All successful Scholars receive a place on the Cockpit Studios Professional Development Programme
What the artist/applicant must cover
Not specified
Duration
Depends on the proposed education or training programme
Deadline
Tuesday, August 13, 2025
Additional Notes
QEST defines craft as the skilled making, by hand, of tangible objects, or their conservation/restoration. Since 1990, QEST has awarded £7.2 million to nearly 900 craftspeople working in over 130 craft disciplines. In 2025, QEST celebrates 35 years of impact.
Visit the QEST website to read the guidance, sign up for an info session, and apply.
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