HERITAGE CRAFTS TRAINING BURSARY Applications Open W/C 7th April 2025.
Up to £4,000 in training available from Heritage Crafts and Sussex Heritage Trust.
Many people are dissuaded from training in heritage crafts because of the cost. The Heritage Crafts Training Bursary has been set up to help cover or subsidise the cost of training for someone who otherwise would be prevented from pursuing this career path as a result of the cost. You could be just starting out on your journey in craft or at some point where you want to turn a hobby into a career, or you could already be a maker who is looking to further develop your heritage craft skills. Applicants can apply for a grant for any amount up to £4,000 (please see website for conditions) and are invited to apply via the Heritage Crafts Website www.heritagecrafts.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 28th June 2025
For details of all the bursaries available please click here.
SUSSEX ENDANGERED CRAFTS FUND
Applications close on Friday 25th April 2025.
In order to apply, the craft must be listed as endangered or critically endangered on the current HCA Red List of Endangered Crafts which can be seen here.
The Sussex Endangered Crafts Fund is ringfenced for projects in Sussex, so you will only be competing for funds with projects in the counties of East and West Sussex and Brighton and Hove, not with projects elsewhere in the UK. There will be a maximum of £2,000 available for each project and the Heritage Crafts Association will work with you to develop and support your work. For example, this may include:
- training for yourself to learn a new craft or technique;
- training for an apprentice so that you can pass on skills and knowledge;
- specialist equipment that will enable you to practice a craft or add a new product to your business;
- materials and equipment to start running workshops; or
- innovative approaches to supporting and promoting endangered crafts.
- in addition to the funding you will also receive support from the Endangered Crafts Officer and the Heritage Crafts Association team to ensure that your project is a success. This will be unique to your project, but it could include mentor support, business support or signposting to other opportunities.
For details of the latest recipients of the Endangered Crafts Fund please click here.
