QEST – Calling all Craftspeople – Apply for a Grant!

9 July 2026

QEST offers three grants to support makers and conservators at various career stages, strengthening the pipeline of talented craft professionals in the UK. They support 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. Successful Scholars also get a place on the Cockpit Studios Professional Development Programme. These grants are made possible through the generous support of their donors.

Training can take many forms, from traditional college courses to vocational one-on-one tuition with a master craftsperson, or a bespoke programme of short courses. If you’re looking to develop your skills and have identified training that will enable you to advance your craft practice, then one of our grants may be for you.

There will be information sessions on 13th July.

Find out more about the QEST grants and register for the info sessions here.